Update: Barriers working again at rail crossing near Peterborough after earlier failure

Police have said barriers are now working again at the Kings Dyke rail crossing between Peterborough and Whittlesey after earlier problems caused long tailbacks.

Police said earlier on social media: “Please avoid Kings Dyke crossing in Whittlesey.

A barrier failure at Kings Dyke level crossing  is causing tailbacks on the A605. (archive image).placeholder image
A barrier failure at Kings Dyke level crossing is causing tailbacks on the A605. (archive image).

“The barriers have failed in a down position causing a backup of traffic in both directions.

“Network Rail are on route to fix the issue.”

But officers have now confirmed the issue has been fixed and queues are lessening.

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