Delays of around 30 minutes are building
The motorway was completely closed heading westbound when the blaze broke out at around 5.30am, but one lane has since been reopened.
Lanes one and two between junction 23 forNational Highways, which manages major roads and motorways in, advised drivers to follow the square diversion route symbol. The agency said: “Lanes 1 and 2 remain closed J23 to J22 as @WYFRS respond to a lorry fire. There are long delays on the approach adding at least 30 minutes to average journey times.”
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