Overview
- South Yorkshire Police said an HGV left the carriageway near the A629 Cowley Hill at around 11am, leading to an initial full stop of traffic.
- The main carriageway reopened but lane one of four remains closed, with long queues building back to junction 36.
- National Highways reports delays of about 30 minutes and advises drivers to expect congestion through the area.
- The southbound entry slip at junction 35 remains closed as recovery and safety operations continue at a scene that includes an overturned trailer.
- National Highways estimates the slip-road closure to clear between 2:15pm and 2:30pm, with the lane closure between junctions 35 and 34 expected to clear between 3:30pm and 3:45pm.