Lane closure continues on M1 for surface defect

Lane closures on a stretch of the M1 are still in place because of what engineers describe as a surface defect.

A National Highways spokesperson said "engineers have been working hard to identify the cause" between junction 12 at Toddington and junction 13 for Brogborough in Bedfordshire.

Lanes have been closed since Tuesday and drivers faced heavy congestion.

A reduced speed limit was in place on Thursday and Friday when the outside lane of the southbound stretch was closed "as a precaution" as rain had the "potential to worsen the situation".

A National Highways spokesperson thanked drivers for their continued patience as the agency continued to assess the problem.

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