M1 closure, Traffic wrning for tomorrow

[wookster]

Expect delays getting to the game tomorrow guys

London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire beneath the motorway, between junctions 2 and 3, was now under control and gas cylinders had been cooled.

The Highways Agency said parts of the motorway could remain closed until midday on Saturday. It is assessing the bridge at the Mill Hill site.

The road was shut between junction 1 at Brent Cross and junction 4 at Elstree, Hertfordshire, at about 0430 BST.

At its height about 40 firefighters tackled the blaze close to Ellesmere Avenue and about 50 people from nearby homes were evacuated.

LFB said crews were still at the scene to ensure any remaining pockets of fire were out. There were no reports of any injuries, it said.

Trains were also disrupted from 0520 BST, for about two hours on Friday, but Southeastern and First Capital Connect services have now returned to normal.

Drivers heading into and out of London have been advised to use alternative routes and to expect significant delays.

The Highways Agency is assessing a 6.5-mile stretch of the road, including a bridge between junctions 1 and 4 to see if there has been any severe damage.

The disruption on M1 could affect people who plan to drive down to Wembley Stadium for the FA cup semi-final game between Manchester United and Manchester City.

[rjp]

There's also some engineering works on the tube if you go by train.  Go to www.tfl.gov.uk for more info.

[cheltenhamlion]

Start walking now folks.

[WikiVilla]

Leaving at 930, M40, M25, M11, piece of piss, be in pub by 1130/12
Drama Queens

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Leaving at 930, M40, M25, M11, piece of piss, be in pub by 1130/12
Drama Queens

Strange name for a pub.

[peter w]

its in Soho i think.

[Michel Sibble]

Just don't kiss your boyfriend in the Samuel Smith Old Brewery. http://bit.ly/eVRoYb

[damon loves JT]

I came down on the M11 this evening and it was very far from being a piece of piss. It was more like a piece of shit.

[The Left Side]

Delayed kick off until Midnight

[Pete3206]

Leaving at 930, M40, M25, M11, piece of piss, be in pub by 1130/12
Drama Queens

Good luck with that one.

[Pete3206]

The Mancs travelling down to Wembley will increase the traffic considerably as well.

[JUAN PABLO]

FA. Fooking idiots.   There was no need for those football games to be played down there..   

[nodge]

Leaving at 930, M40, M25, M11, piece of piss, be in pub by 1130/12
Drama Queens

I bet nobody else travelling to London from the north has thought of using the M40 and M25.  They'll all just drive straight down the M1 and there'll be a huge tailback all the way to Manchester until Monday when it re-opens.

[damon loves JT]

Leaving at 930, M40, M25, M11, piece of piss, be in pub by 1130/12
Drama Queens

I bet nobody else travelling to London from the north has thought of using the M40 and M25.  They'll all just drive straight down the M1 and there'll be a huge tailback all the way to Manchester until Monday when it re-opens.

He'll just be getting to the pub about now.