The Highways Agency said the M1 had to be checked for any damage Thousands of people heading to London for one of the biggest weekends in the sporting calendar could be affected by the partial closure of the M1.
The motorway has been shut both ways between junctions one and four, between Brent Cross and Elstree, Hertfordshire, since Friday after a scrapyard fire.
The capital will host two FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium and the London Marathon over the weekend.
The Highways Agency has said the M1 would be shut until at least lunchtime.
The fire, which broke out near to Scratchwood Services at 0410 BST on Friday, is now under control.
However, officials said checks had to be carried out on the seven-mile stretch of road to ensure it had not been damaged by the blaze.
Fans travelling to Wembley later for the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United were advised to find alternative ways of travelling.
Aston Villa supporters are also due to travel to London, to watch their team's Premier League match at West Ham United later.
And Chelsea fans will be travelling from the capital to their team's game at West Bromwich Albion.
On Sunday, along with the London Marathon, thousands of fans are expected at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium for another FA Cup semi-final involving Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City.
Marathon runners have to collect their accreditations at Excel in east London by 1700 BST on Saturday.
However, London's police and transport network chiefs have said they are ready to deal with the thousands of extra people who make it to the capital.
Organisers say they expect 36,000 people to run in Sunday's London Marathon
Q&A: London Marathon travel guideOfficers have warned fans about their behaviour, particularly ahead of the Manchester derby.
The FA said both of the North West clubs had sold their allocation of 33,000 tickets.
British Transport Police (BTP) have banned alcohol on all trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Euston station before and after the game.
"Throughout the day, we will have officers patrolling stations and on-board trains between Manchester and London," said BTP Supt Dave Roney.
"We are warning anyone who steps out of line while travelling on the rail network will be dealt with by our officers."
Warning letters have been sent by police to 196 people with football banning orders advising them to stay away.
Virgin Trains has put on extra services between London and Manchester, which will be held at Euston railway station if the game goes to extra time.
Meanwhile, Transport for London has vowed to "keep London running" despite disruptions caused by the marathon.
About 36,000 runners will take part in Sunday's marathon, with thousands more people expected to line the streets.
The marathon is also creating unique issues for both the transport network and the police, with road closures and disruptions to bus, train and Tube services.
The elite women's and wheelchair races start from Greenwich Park at 0900 BST, followed by the elite men and all other runners from 0945 BST.
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