The vehicle overturned on the M1 northbound at about 9.45am, causing junction 24 to be closed and traffic to be diverted.
The vehicle has been moved to the hard shoulder but Highways England say the queues will take some time to clear.
LONG DELAYS: Overturned vehicle on M1 near East Midlands Airport
An overturned vehicle is causing long queues on the M1 near East Midlands Airport this morning.
By The Newsroom
Tuesday, 10th January 2017, 10:53 am
Updated Tuesday, 10th January 2017, 10:56 am