There is heavy congestion on the A1(M) southbound between Baldock Services and Stevenage this morning after a crash and a van breakdown. (Image: Archant)
A lorry shed a load of foam insulation onto the A1(M) southbound between Stevenage and Welwyn this afternoon.
A lane was reported closed between Junction 7 for Stevenage and Junction 6 for Welwyn after the lorry lost its load at about 1.15pm.
A police spokeswoman said: “We were called at 1.17pm after the lorry shed its load in the outside lane, after which it moved onto the hard shoulder.
“At first it was thought to be breeze blocks, but it turned out to be foam insulation.”
Officers at the scene assisted with the clear-up.
Highways told the Comet that the problem was contained within the hard shoulder, and cleared up by 1.20pm.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here