A47 closed at Guyhirn after lorry overturns

The incident happened earlier this morning, and emergency services are at the scene.

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.27am to reports a lorry had overturned on the A47 roundabout near Guyhirn. Officers attended and are assisting with a road closure on the A141 while the vehicle is recovered. We advise motorists to avoid the area. No injuries were sustained.”

A National Highways spokesperson said: “Due to the location of the incident there is no access to the A47 westbound heading towards Peterborough at Guyhirn; police have also closed the A141 northbound which is preventing access to the Guyhirn Roundabout.”

The Peterborough Telegraph has contacted Cambridgeshire Police for more information.

Diversion routes

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the below diversion which is not symbol led

Take the A141 southbound towards March

Continue to the traffic light controlled junction with the A605 and turn right towards Whittlesey

Remain on the A605 for approximately 14 miles, passing through Coates and Whittlesey to reach the A1139

At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A1139

Travel along the A1139 for approximately 4 miles to the Littlewood Roundabout to re-join the A47