Drivers warned of delays after serious collision on A1 north of Peterborough

Drivers have been warned to expect delays after a serious collision on the A1 near Peterborough today (February 9).
Accident update.Accident update.
Accident update.

The A1 is closed southbound between the A607 near Grantham and the A606 near Stamford. Emergency services are at the scene.

A diversion has been put in place by Highways England, it is as follows:

- Exit the A1 at A607 Harlaxton southbound junction.

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- Continue along the slip road and straight over the Swingbridge Road Roundabout.

- At the end of the slip road, turn right onto the A606 and continue westbound.

- Go straight at Farmers Arms Pub Roundabout and continue along the A606 through Harlaxton, Croxton Kerrial, Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold to Melton Mowbray.

- At the A607/A606/B676 Norman Way/Thorpe Lane junction, continue straight ahead onto the A606 Thorpe End and Sherrand Street and then turn left onto Burton Street heading south out of Melton Mowbray.

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- Continue along A606 through villages of Burton Lazars and Langham to Barleythorpe Roundabout at the northern end of Oakham Bypass.

- At Barleythorpe Roundabout, turn left, onto the Okaham Bypass, and continue straight over the Railway Bridge Roundabout, Ashwell Roundabout, and A606/B668 roundabout to the A606/A6003/B640 roundabout.

- Turn left and continue on the A606 through the villages of Whitwell and Empingham to the A1/A606 Stamford southbound junction, turn left onto the slip road and re-join the A1.

Drivers travelling in the area have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

The AA have confirmed that a detour is in place as crews deal with the accident and subsequent fuel spillage.

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