M1 traffic nightmare as drivers face '2-hour delay' on key motorway

Motorists heading out on a Saturday faced severe delays on the southbound between J19 and J18. The travel nightmare was caused by planned road works, National Highways said.

Traffic cameras showed a long queue of vehicles stuck in . The organisation warned motorists to allow extra journey time and plan ahead, advising those who can to re-route or even delay their journey.

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