Mick Whitby, operational support officer from King's Lynn South, said: 'The driver was able to continue his journey afterwards as the fire was contained within the trailer itself.'. Inrix reporting road is now open A17 in both directions re-opened, accident cleared between Sutton Bridge swing bridge (Sutton Bridge) and A17 / Walpole Cross Keys turn off (Walpole Marsh). 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The accident is causing delays on all major routes on the Hardwick roundabout. #norfolkroads A47 Kings Lynn, Westbound between Hardwick R/A towards Pullover road about has been closed, diversions in place. [21] This bridge retains its swing function necessary for access to Wisbech port for pleasure craft and small coasters. The loss of swing stranded the coaster, JonSue,[18] on the landward side. SNOW & ICEThe Met Office has issued Yellow warnings of ice and snow across many parts of the UK which will affect driving conditions severely. Regardless of where you are in the county, you can check for traffic and travel news near you using the widget below. Just put in the postcode or the place name you want to check. 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. It was first reported shortly before 4pm. 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. Expect longer journey times and disruption to roads, bus, and train services. The 6.22pm update from Inrix says nothing has changed: A17 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to fire services activity between Sutton Road and Station Road South. You can deactivate the "Take traffic into account" option at any time to view travel times for smooth traffic conditions. 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The fire service advised people to stay away from the area. Restaurants/pubs: The. A 51-mile diversion was in place on Saturday evening/Sunday morning after a stretch of the A47 was closed following a serious collision. ViaMichelin provides details of incidents that may affect road traffic in King's Lynn that include: road closures, lane restrictions, accidents, roadworks, weather, special events (e.g. public events). Long Sutton inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Roads in the town centre are starting to become congested as people try to take alternative routes. At Kirkby la Thorpe it meets the former route from Sleaford, near the Queens Head. It meets the B1359 (for Long Sutton), and the A1101, for Wisbech, at a roundabout. 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). Services on the A17. To the south is the Sutton Bridge Power Station which is a major landmark along the route and following the river North for half a mile is the port of Sutton Bridge. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A17 between Spalding and King's Lynn (also accessible to traffic on the A1101 and the B1359) Signposted from the road. At Whaplode as Washway Road, it passes Saracen's Head. There are also severe delays of 25 minutes on the A17 westbound at Walpole Cross Keys as well as delays of 10 minutes, and increasing, on the A17 at Sutton Bridge. At Swineshead Bridge there is a left turn for the A1121, for Boston, and the road is crossed by the Poacher Line at a level crossing[8] next to the Barge Inn[9] and Swineshead railway station. Two lorries and four vans have crashed with emergency services on the scene. On the former route to Sleaford there is a McDonald's and the Texaco Hockmeyer Motors. Click here to like and follow. Sleaford was bypassed by the A17 on 27 March 1975, when opened by Joseph Godber. Update: A17 re-opens near King s Lynn. The. At Heckington, the 2.5million 2.8-mile (4.5km) bypass was opened on 14 December 1982 by Lynda Chalker, Baroness Chalker of Wallasey. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The free mobile app offers Michelin maps and routes with real-time traffic, GPS Navigation with voice guidance and community alerts. Four fire engines and the environmental protection unit from King's Lynn and West Walton were called to the scene at around 4.15pm. For breaking news and the latest stories. Editors' Code of Practice. Traffic remains slow across King's Lynn with 20 minute delays still being reported in the area. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Full details and everything we know in the story linked below. The map below from AA Route Planner shows where the congestion is currently and where the road is closed. Police closed the A17 in both directions after a six-vehicle crash. The A17 was closed in both directions this afternoon (Saturday). This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 15 January 2023. It is one of two main routes for residents of East Anglia to get to the north of England (and vice versa). [citation needed] It passes across Leadenham Low Fields, with the Lincoln Cliff seen in the distance. At Fleet it passes a Hawker Hunter installed near the road, and meets the B1515, the former route from Holbeach, west of Fleet Hargate. Expect longer journey times and disruption to roads, bus, and train services. It also carries many goods vehicles that must travel at or below 50 miles per hour (80km/h) on the stretches of single carriageway. Updated 19:18, 9 AUG 2019 A multi-vehicle crash on the A17 is caused eight miles of delays heading into Lincolnshire. Cambridgeshire County Council said the outdoor education centre has seen fewer bookings and is set to make a substantial loss this year. Wigtoft itself is bypassed,[11] to the south, by the 4.4million 3-mile (4.8km) Wigtoft-Sutterton Bypass, which opened in July 1995. The road also enters North Kesteven. Roadworks ROAD WORKS Location: The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A1065 . The road was closed both ways between the A1101 at Wisbech and the A17 near Lynn as police investigation work took place at scene. On arrival, they found a van containing a large amount of soil and 12,000 pounds worth of harvested cannabis, Cambridgeshire County Council plans big council tax hike - full band by band breakdown. A Gannett Company. Our colleagues at Cambridgeshire Live are reporting that an air ambulance is at the scene. At Bank House at Wigtoft, there is a right turn for the B1181, for Bicker. The following traffic incidents and congestion for King's Lynn 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. At one point, police closed the A17 to help with traffic control but the road was reopened again by 6.30pm. Earlier today, an overturned HGV caused delays on the A47 at the Pullover Roundabout in King's Lynn. At Cranwell and Byard's Leap, it re-enters North Kesteven at the line of the northsouth Ermine Street (now the Viking Way). Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about King's Lynn from the BBC The former route is the B1394, and meets the A17 east of the village at the point where it is crossed by a 400 kV pylon line. The road now passes slightly further to the north, with a right turn for the B6403,[2] and a left turn for the B1429 for RAF Cranwell. Delays on the A149 are reported to be approximately 22 minutes. Cambridgeshire's most and least educated areas according to new Census map, Nationally, in 2021, almost one in five reported having no qualifications. The road carries more traffic than it was designed to carry. Motorists are facing long delays on major routes in King's Lynn due to an accident between the A10 West Winch Road (Hardwick Roundabout) and A17 (Pullover Roundabout). The Macmillan Way crosses the river via this bridge also. The queue is reportedly running from the A47/17 roundabout in Kings Lynn all the way to Lincolnshire. It was first reported shortly before 4pm. The A17 was closed in both directions this afternoon (Saturday). Earlier today, an overturned HGV caused delays on the A47 at the Pullover Roundabout in King's Lynn. They are asking customers to be patient and bear with them until the congestion eases. This site uses cookies. Traffic is currently queuing on the A17 from King's Lynn to the Lincolnshire border. Read more: Lincoln railway station to be improved as councillors grant planning permission, They said: "We are currently dealing with a large fire near to Walpole Cross Keys, please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed." Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Thank you for following our live updates. 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The road used to briefly follow Ermine Street southwards to Byard's Leap with its cafe,[1] and then eastwards to the current route at the B1429 junction. One lane of the westbound carriageway has now been reopened but police remain on the scene. It passes Long Sutton, Little Sutton and Sutton Bridge. Like our Facebook page to get the latest news in your feed and join in the lively discussions in the comments. Traffic is currently queuing on the A17 from King's Lynn to the Lincolnshire border. Affected traffic between Kings Lynn and Sutton Bridge. 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. Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates. The Leadenham Bypass had been planned for over thirty years, and had started out as a dual carriageway which would have been the safest option (but more expensive) for the amount of traffic that the road carries. The fire service advised people to stay away from the area. It meets the A47 at the start of the King's Lynn bypass at what's known as the "Pullover Roundabout". [3] There is a crossroads for Cranwell, to the left, and North Rauceby, to the south. The town centre is looking busy though with ten minute delays on Blackfriars Road. In North Rauceby, it passes along the southern edge of the airfield. ", Police hunt launched as man absconds from HMP North Sea Camp, An appeal has been shared to locate his whereabouts, Almost 90 people treated for injuries at Lincoln Christmas Market 2022, It was the busiest market on record with around 320,000 people in attendance, Three crashes within 40 minutes on Lincolnshire road amid ice warnings, The quiet Lincoln street where cars were keyed by random man, "We don't usually get any trouble around here. AA road and motorway traffic news and route planner. Any traffic updates and news will also be included. It is not known if the incidents are related. [6] There is the grade-separated Bone Mill Junction with the A153, which shares the route from Holdingham, and the B1517 for Sleaford. Police have said there isnt an update on any injuries just yet - we will bring you this information as soon as we get it, There are delays on the A17 at the border with Norfolk, near Sutton Bridge, following an RTC reported to us at 10.13am today, involving several vehicles. The A17 was formerly a trunk road, but was reclassified as a principal road (maintained by the local authority) in 2002. At this point the former road passed through Saracen's Head, Holbeach and Fleet Hargate. From here to Swineshead, the road follows the railway from Sleaford to Boston. Queues on the A10 have extended all the way back to the roundabout with the A134 and Watlington Road with delays of 11 minutes and average speeds of 10mph. Police are currently waiting for the two vehicles to be recovered. Search by road name or. At one point, police closed the A17 to help with traffic control but the road was reopened again by 6.30pm. The A17 meets the northsouth A15 at the Holdingham Roundabout, near the Jolly Scotchman (on the B1518 the former route). Google traffic data is currently showing miles of delays on the road in both directions. Police closed the road in both directions while emergency services deal with. It meets the A151 on a newly built 5.4 million roundabout which opened in December 2017,[19] and there is also a roundabout for the B1168 (the former route through Holbeach). Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 15 January 2023. Two people, no details as to who, went to hospital with minor injuries. Except where otherwise noted, content and photographs on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.Owned, operated and copyright CliqTo Ltd 2023 and Chris Haycock. This is one of the most accident-prone junctions in Lincolnshire. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was at the scene battling a blaze near King's Lynn. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: Incident 97 was called in at 10.13am. Reason: Road traffic collision. Please avoid the area if possible. At Sutterton, on the bypass, it meets the B1397 Spalding Road at staggered crossroads, for Gosberton, and Sutterton, which is the former A16 (Spalding to Boston). A17 traffic as air ambulance lands at six vehicle horror crash at Sutton Bridge. Norfolk police have tweeted to say that the A47 King's Lynn westbound has been closed following the accident. To complete your registration, click on the link in the email that we have just sent you. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever", Stibbington Centre used by thousands on school trips set to close. 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Roads and transport Roads Planned roadworks Planned roadworks You can find a map of scheduled roadworks, road closures and diversions in Norfolk on the one.network website . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. In addition, there are several stretches of dual carriageway at junctions. ~norfolkroads..A47 Kings Lynn is now fully open.thank you for your patience. There is the Sleaford Little Chef,[4] the Sleaford Travelodge,[5] and the TOTAL Holdingham Service Station. Targeted shops included Next, Sainsbury's, and Co-Op, Addenbrookes Hospital 'significantly' cuts ambulance waiting times. Does my ViaMichelin trip to, from or through King's Lynn take into account the traffic conditions in King's Lynn? Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. [20] There are two roundabouts where it changes direction abruptly and crosses the Cross Keys swing bridge over the River Nene at Sutton Bridge. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. According to AA Route Planner, there are delays of up to 38 minutes on the A10 northbound with average speeds of five mph. From this point all the way to the A47 junction, the road is the parish boundary between Clenchwarton to the north, and Tilney All Saints to the south. Inrix traffic monitoring system says: "A17 in both directions closed due to fire services activity between Sutton Road and Station Road South. The road starting at the Pullover Roundabout is open again after firefighters dealt with a lorry fire this evening. Motorists are facing long delays on major routes in King's Lynn due to an accident between the A10 West Winch Road (Hardwick Roundabout) and A17 (Pullover Roundabout). In addition, traffic flow (green: smooth traffic, red: traffic jams, orange: slow moving traffic, black: road closed) is available on the map. It meets the former route from Coddington at the Coddington Moor roundabout]. There is still heavy traffic in the area and people are being asked to avoid it if they can. The western end begins in Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire, on the eastern side of the Newark bypass, where it meets the A46 at a roundabout, with access to the A1. Our sister title Cambridge Live has reported there is a lot of debris on the road.
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