M1 chaos after truck loses gravel load

UPDATE: Traffic heading south on the M1 was thrown into chaos after a gravel truck lost its load near the Helensvale exit this afternoon.

TRAFFIC heading south on the M1 was in chaos this afternoon after a gravel truck lost its load near the Helensvale exit.

It’s believed the truck lost its load while on the highway.

Traffic was backed up as far as Yatala on the northern side of the Gold Coast, with several lanes closed. All lanes were reopened by 5.45pm but delays remained.

Pacific Motorway: Big delays southbound after a gravel truck lost its load at Helensvale. https://t.co/nSuyV4VpoU #qldtraffic #7News pic.twitter.com/GjxFdor4k9

— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) September 28, 2016

UPDATE: Three lanes are now open. 1 sth'bd remains CLOSED. Sig traffic congestion still being experienced.

— QPS Media Unit (@QPSmedia) September 28, 2016

Traffic congestion on the M1 at Coomera from the Department of Transport and Main Roads traffic cam. Photo: TMR