DRIVERS have been warned of travel chaos after an incident shut down a major motorway.

The M1 is currently closed while Derbyshire Police are responding to an incident.

Heavy traffic on a multi-lane highway, with one side of the road completely clear and the other side congested with cars and trucks.The M1 is closed in both directionsCredit: National Highways

Both directions of the major carriageway are closed withing junction 29A.

Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes where possible.

National Highways posted on X: “Due to an ongoing @DerbysPolice
led incident, the #M1 is currently closed in both directions within J29A near #Staveley.

“#TrafficOfficers are on scene to assist with strategic closures on the approach with traffic being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at this stage.”