Delays build as A1139 in Peterborough closed after vehicle fire …

Drivers were warned to expect delays on a busy Cambs route over rush hour after a vehicle fire. The A1139 was closed by police at around 3.15pm on Wednesday (November 8) due to a vehicle fire.

Police warned drivers the road would be shut "for a couple of hours at least". Peterborough^[1] Police said the vehicle affected would need to be recovered after the flames were put out.

Traffic information service Inrix said there were delays of around ten minutes at 4.30pm. It said the queues were on Nene Parkway southbound at the A1139 Hampton Roundabout.

Police said: "Eastbound from Serpentine Green to Stanground is closed due to a vehicle fire. Expect delays whilst fire is dealt with then, vehicle will need to be recovered so will closed for a couple of hours at least."

References

1. ^{^} Peterborough (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)