The A1 is closed in both directions between the A6075 (Tuxford) and the B6325 (North Muskham) near Newark-on-Trent due to flooding.
Emergency services and National Highways contractors are working at the scene.
Due to the severity of the flooding, there are no times for the reopening of the road at this stage.
Diversion Routes
Road users heading south are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the A1 at Apleyhead Interchange and take the A614 south for approximately 11km to the A614/A616 roundabout.
- Turn left (east) onto the A616 and continue to the A616/A6075 roundabout in Ollerton.
- Turn right and continue along the A616 through the villages of Ompton and Kneesall to South Muskham, an approximate distance of 12km.
- At South Muskham mini roundabout, turn left (north) onto the B6325 to the North Muskham Interchange
- Take the third exit off the roundabout, south onto the A1
***For road users trying to access the A1 southbound at Markham Moor Interchange, take the A1 north to Apleyhead Junction then follow route as described above***
Road users heading north are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the A1 at the B6325 North Muskham Interchange and take the B6325 to South Muskham.
- At the mini roundabout turn right (north/west) onto the A616 through the villages of Kneesall and Ompton to Ollerton.
- At the A616/A6075 roundabout, turn left (west) onto Ollerton Road and continue along the A616 until the A616/A614 roundabout.
- Turn right (north) onto the A614 Blyth Road and continue north for approximately 11km
- Atl the A1/A614/A57 Apleyhead Junction re-join A1
