A1M in North Yorkshire part closed all day after 'substantial' spillage of offal

Emergency repair works are taking place after offal spilt across the road. Credit: National Highways

A major motorway in North Yorkshire will be partially closed all day after a "substantial" spillage of offal.

Two out of three lanes on the A1(M) Southbound between Junctions 53 and 52 have been closed and will remain closed throughout the day.

A spokesperson for National Highways said that the road would be closed to "allow for emergency resurfacing works to take place" after a large amount of offal spilt across the carriageway.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays on approach.

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