Traffic is not moving past Sutton Bridge in both directions currently. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. [citation needed]. All major routes on the Hardwick roundabout are seeing long delays and queueing traffic. The road also enters North Kesteven. 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The closure was between Sutton Road and Station Road South, near Walpole Cross Keys. It was first reported shortly before 4pm. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever", Stibbington Centre used by thousands on school trips set to close. If you're caught by the police driving whilst using a hand-held phone you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of 200. The town centre is looking busy though with ten minute delays on Blackfriars Road. The crash was first reported at 10.13am this morning (Monday January 27) and is on-going. There is the Sleaford Little Chef,[4] the Sleaford Travelodge,[5] and the TOTAL Holdingham Service Station. The road follows an embankment close to the edge of The Wash, and at Walpole Cross Keys it enters Norfolk and the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Police closed the road in both directions while emergency services deal with. We have the closed the road past the Norfolk side of Sutton Bridge. This section passes over the former RAF Winthorpe (now Newark Air Museum, and there is a roundabout for Newlink Business Park. Drag the map to show traffic incidents in the surrounding area. All your travel news: our automobile, motorcycle and tyre tips and good deals, routes, traffic updates and road network flashes, motoring services on your route and future innovations. This is one of the most accident-prone junctions in Lincolnshire. ViaMichelin routes take into account the impact of road traffic on your journey time. We were quite shocked. Congestion to the A47 heading westbound from Pullover Roundabout and around Queen Elizabeth Roundabout. Avoid area if possible. These pictures have been kindly shared with us by Toni Ball and saw thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the fire. [21] This bridge retains its swing function necessary for access to Wisbech port for pleasure craft and small coasters. The A47 was closed on Sunday night (January 15) after a serious crash. A17 between Spalding and King's Lynn (also accessible to traffic on the A1101 and the B1359) Signposted from the road. The western end of the road formerly began at the former A46 junction in Newark-on-Trent where Queens Road met North Gate (former A46). National Highways have issued a warning that a 51-mile diversion has had to be implemented as the A47 in Norfolk was closed in both directions between the A141 at Guyhirn Roundabout and A17 Pullover Roundabout (near Kings Lynn) due to a serious collision near the Wisbech Roundabout with the A1101. Freddie Lynne. There is also some congestion on the A148 Gaywood Road near the junction with Tennyson Avenue. In Terrington St Clement, there is a crossroads at Balsam Field, for Tilney High End to the right, at which there is the African Violet Centre with a cafe. Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone without a hands-free kit whilst driving. The vehicle was carrying 20 tonnes of car batteries, and the blaze is understood to have started inside the cargo. It meets the B1359 (for Long Sutton), and the A1101, for Wisbech, at a roundabout. There are also delays northbound on the A10 towards Setchey and A149 southbound back to the A148. Diversions are in place and and people are being asked to avoid the area. The following traffic incidents and congestion for a17 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. Police are currently waiting for the two vehicles to be recovered. Earlier today, an overturned HGV caused delays on the A47 at the Pullover Roundabout in King's Lynn. A Gannett Company. A mile east of Heckington, it crosses the Car Dyke. A large fire has been ongoing since earlier this afternoon. See what's happening on the roads or trains near you by entering your postcode below or visit InYourArea for latest traffic info. This is indicated in the route summary. Traffic is currently queuing on the A17 from King's Lynn to the Lincolnshire border. The bypass, New Washway Road from Saracen's Head to Laurel Lodge Farm, opened in 1989. Affected traffic between Kings Lynn and Sutton Bridge. Traffic is likely to be directed through Wisbech along the A47 and A1101, so both those roads will likely have heavier traffic while the A17 is closed. There are no current incidents or roadworks on the a17. The westbound carriageway of the A47 King's Lynn was closed, causng four miles of queueing traffic. According to AA Route Planner, there are delays of up to 38 minutes on the A10 northbound with average speeds of five mph. Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map. There still remains heavy congestion in the area. Two people, no details as to who, went to hospital with minor injuries. Traffic delays and accident updates in and around king's lynn Feel free to share the traffic where you are and any known accidents. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the newsletter. Google traffic data is currently showing miles of delays on the road in both directions. It was constructed as a shared road/rail bridge with the single line rail crossing on the west side. A Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust report said ambulance handover delays had seen significant improvement. A17 traffic as air ambulance lands at six vehicle horror crash at Sutton Bridge. The free mobile app offers Michelin maps and routes with real-time traffic, GPS Navigation with voice guidance and community alerts. Traffic is beginning to ease on the A10, A47 and A149 and AA Route Planner is no longer showing warnings for long delays on these roads. The section from the A15 to the A153 had earlier been opened on 14 November 1973. Lynx bus have tweeted to say that their buses are caught up in the jam so passengers should expect delays. Services on the A17. 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At Bicker, it meets the A52 at the Bicker Bar Roundabout, next to the Texaco Bicker Bar Service Station and Supreme Inns. Inrix traffic monitoring system says there's no change as of 5.20pm: A17 in both directions closed due to fire services activity between Sutton Road and Station Road South. Make sure you are following Norfolk Live on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to ensure you stay up to date with the latest breaking news in Norfolk. From here to Swineshead, the road follows the railway from Sleaford to Boston. One of the three air ambulances that landed at Marine Parade West in Clacton, Traffic around Sutton bridge following the crash, Cannabis factory discovered in Cambs village prompting arrests, Officers attended the property after receiving information from members of the public. On the former section in Newark, when the Beacon Hill Bridge over the East Coast Main Line was replaced, the explosion to demolish the old bridge on 12 November 1961 put four construction workers in hospital.