The A1 in Lincolnshire is closed both ways between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham due to extensive flooding.
Wednesday 8 January – According to National Highways the road has reopened – AA Roadwatch maps show part closures – awaiting confirmation.
4 pm National Highways | Southbound lanes have reopened
Emergency services, including Lincolnshire Police, are on the scene and actively managing the situation.
National Highways contractors are also on-site with specialist equipment to mitigate the impact of the flooding and ensure safe passage once the situation improves.
Extensive water accumulation is affecting the road, and the closure is expected to remain in place until further assessment and clearing operations are completed.
A full assessment of the flood levels and safety conditions is underway.
Significant disruption to traffic on the A1 in both directions is expected.
Local roads and alternative routes may also be affected due to high water levels in the surrounding areas.
Expect delays and use caution when travelling in affected areas.
Road users travelling south are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the A1 southbound at the A46/A17 Newark Junction and turn left onto the A46 (south), heading towards the A1/A46 Brownhills roundabout.
Continue straight over at the roundabout and travel along the A46 to the A46/A617/A616 Cattle Market roundabout.
Continue straight over the roundabout along the A46 until Farndon roundabout, then turn right and travel along the A46 through the villages of Farndon and East Stoke until the A46/A6097 Margidunum roundabout.
Continue straight over at the roundabout (high loads are circumvented through Bingham) until the A46/A52 Saxondale Island.
Turn left (east) onto the A52 and continue for approximately 19 km until the A52/A1 Barrowby southbound junction, then re-join the A1 southbound.
Road users travelling north are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs:
Re-join the A1 southbound at the A52/A1 Barrowby southbound junction.
Travel west on the A52 for approximately 19 km until you reach the A46/A52 Saxondale Island.
Turn right onto the A46 (south) and continue to the A46/A6097 Margidunum roundabout.
Turn left (following the high-loads detour through Bingham if necessary) and continue through the roundabout on the A46.
Continue along the A46 until you reach the Farndon roundabout, then turn left onto the A46.
Continue through the villages of East Stoke and Farndon, and head towards the A46/A617/A616 Cattle Market roundabout.
Turn left at the roundabout, staying on the A46 towards the A1/A46 Brownhills roundabout.
Continue straight at the A1/A46 Brownhills roundabout, heading towards the A46/A17 Newark Junction.
Exit the A46 onto the A1 northbound at the A46/A17 Newark Junction.
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