40mph speed limit and lane closures to last for days following Frank Perkins Parkway lorry crash

Lane closures and a temporary speed limit on the Frank Perkins Parkway could last for days following Tuesday evenings crash.

A lorry collided with the central reservation, badly damaging the safety barriers on the stretch of the road between Stanground and Boongate.

One lane of the road, on each side of the carriageway, was closed following the incident – and the lane closures remain in place due to the damaged barrier.

A 40mph speed limit through the impacted area is also in place.

The lane closure and speed limit caused major traffic delays on the road – and surrounding routes – throughout Tuesday evening, and into Wednesday rush hour.

Motorists are advised to try and find alternative routes – especially at peak times.

A Peterborough City Council spokesperson said: “Following an incident which resulted in damage to the central reservation barrier on the Frank Perkins Parkway, we have installed two lane closures in both directions and a reduced speed limit along a section of the road, to help ensure safety for motorists.

“We are currently working with contractors to assess the damage and arrange repairs. The lane closures will remain in place until repairs have been completed.”

The council said the repairs could take two or three days to complete

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 4.08pm yesterday (3 June) with reports a HGV had collided with the central reservation on the Frank Perkins Parkway (A1139) in Peterborough.

“The collision happened close to the Stanground junction with the A605.

“No injuries were reported and two lanes were closed while in the incident was dealt with.”