A1 diversion route as Rutland crash leaves carriageway shut
A diversion route is in place due to a crash that has closed the A1 in Rutland today (Wednesday, July 5). The northbound carriageway is shut between Stamford and Stretton, with emergency services at the scene.
The crash was first reported shortly before 1.30pm. Two lorries are understood to be involved with traffic heading north from Peterborough[1] affected.
A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A1 is closed northbound between the A606 (Stamford) and the B668 (Stretton) due to a collision. Leicestershire Police are in attendance.
Live updates: Live updates on the A1 closure as they come in[2]
"Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."
National Highways has the following diversion route in place. Drivers are being advised to factor extra time into their journeys as a result of this incident.
Diversion route:
Exit the A1 at A606 Stamford N/B exit slip road. Continue westbound along the A606 through the villages of Empingham & Whitwell until the A606/A6003/ B640 Oakham Bypass roundabout.
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A606 Burley Park Way. At Melton Mowbray, head north along Burton Street, then left (west) onto Leicester Street (one-way), then north along Wilton Road to the A606/A6006/A607 Wilton Road/Norman Way junction.
At the junction, turn right (east) onto Norman Way & continue to the A607/B676 Thorpe Lane Junction. Turn left (north/east) onto A607 Thorpe Lane, heading out of Melton Mowbray.
Continue along the A607 through the villages of Thorpe Arnold, Waltham on the Woulds, Croxton Kerrial & Harlaxton tothe A1/A607 N/B slip road roundabout (Farmers Arms). At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A1.
References
- ^ Peterborough (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ Live updates on the A1 closure as they come in (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)