A BROKEN down lorry on an M40 slip road caused long delays southbound this morning for drivers trying to get onto the A34 for Oxford.

A lane was closed on the exit slip road at Junction 9 (Bicester) until around 9am.

Traffic was impacted to beyond Junction 10 (Brackley / Cherwell Valley Services) and the A43 southbound approach from Barley Mow Roundabout as traffic struggled to join.

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A 30-minute delay was reported at around 7.50am.

Lane one was closed on the slip road up to the roundabout with the lorry located by the traffic lights.

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Oxford Mail: Traffic on the M40 as of 7.49amTraffic on the M40 as of 7.49am