A1 northbound at Peterborough to remain shut 'until this evening' following collision
The A1 at Peterborough is set to remain closed until this evening, National Highways have said.
Closures are in place following a collision between two lorries at Wansford, at about 3am today (July 28).
One driver suffered serious injuries, while the other suffered minor injuries.
Now National Highways have confirmed that a lengthy closure will remain in place for most of today.
A spokesperson said: “The A1 in Cambridgeshire is closed northbound between J17 of the A1(M) (near Peterborough A1139) and the A47 (near Wansford) following a serious collision involving two HGV's that occurred at 03:00.
“The closure remains in place to facilitate vehicle recovery and collision investigation.
“The southbound carriageway has since been reopened with lane 2 of (2) remaining closed for emergency services to work safely at the scene.
“Traffic caught within the closure has now been released.
“Once recovery and collision investigation is complete, service providers will be able to access scene to assess any carriageway damage.
“Both HGVs involved caught fire following the collision and has caused substantial road surface damage, which will need to be resurfaced.
“Plans are in place to mobilise resurfacing crew and materials to attend once recovery and collision investigation is complete. Initial scene clearance and recovery is complex and will be protracted.
“The northbound carriageway is not expected to re-open until later this evening.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “Please be aware the A1 Northbound is closed at Haddon services due to an RTC on the A1 near Sibson in the early hours of the morning. This is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day due to damage to the road surface, and there are significant tailbacks prior to Junction 17 of the A1. The A15 from Hampton/Yaxley towards the A1 is also heavily congested.”
Diversion Details:
Northbound:
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the A1 (M) on the free-flow lane prior to Junction17 Haddon and join the A1139 eastbound on Fletton Parkway.
At junction 3, exit the A1139 on to the A1260 Nene Parkway.
Continue north on the A1260 until the A47 Longthorpe Interchange, and turn left (west) on to the A47 Soke Parkway and continue west.
Travel straight over the A47 at Sutton roundabout and continue west until Wansford Junction.
At Wansford Junction, continue straight over the first roundabout and the A1 overbridge.
At the second roundabout, turn right on to the A1 northbound entry slip road and rejoin the A1.