A1 | Leicestershire | Carriageway Closure | Long Delays 45 minutes

The A1 is currently closed from its junction with the A47 (Wansford) to the A6121 (Tinwell) with delays of at least 45 minutes covering several miles of the northbound carriageway. This closure is due to a road traffic collision and Highways England has resources deployed working hard to restore normal conditions as soon as possible.

For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route your journey.  

If travelling towards this area from much farther afield, you may wish to change your strategic route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from our on-road variable message signs and media.  
 
Diversion route details and guidance is as follows;
Road users are advised to follow the "Solid Square" diversion symbol. Exit the A1 at the A47 Wansford and turn right (west) onto the A47. Continue along the A47 through the villages of Morcott and Glaston until the A47/A6006 Uppingham Roundabout, turn right (north) on to the A6003. Continue along the A6003 until the A6003/A606 roundabout on the Oakham Bypass. turn right onto the A606. Continue along the A606 to re-join the A1 northbound. 

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysEMIDS regional twitter feed. For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

Highways England has been working closely with our emergency services colleagues Leicestershire Police, who led the response to this incident.

Last updated on: 19/08/2019 16:31