The A1 in Nottinghamshire is closed Southbound between the A634 near Blyth and A620 near Ranby due to a lorry fire.
National Highways | 4:10 pm
All lanes have re-opened on the A1 in Nottinghamshire southbound between the A1M Blyth and the A620 Ranby following a HGV fire.
National Highways | 2pm
One lane is now open past the scene – cleanup continues
National Highways | 9:36 am
The A1 in Nottinghamshire remains closed southbound between the A1M Blyth and A620 Ranby for ongoing clear up work
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service | 8:36 am
The road closure between Blyth and Ranby remains in place whilst the road is cleared.
There are diversions in place – please allow extra time for your journey.
Thank you for your cooperation whilst we deal with this incident
National Highways | 7:31 am
The A1 in Nottinghamshire is closed Southbound between the A1M J34 and A620 near Ranby due to a lorry fire.
Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police are in attendance.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Leave the A1 southbound at the A1M J34/A614 Blyth junction and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A614 heading north east.
- Follow the A614 to the junction with the A638 just prior to Bawtry and turn right to join the A638 heading south.
- Continue on the A638 to the roundabout with the A620 at Retford and take the 5th exit to join the A620 heading west.
- Follow the A620 back to the A1 southbound at Ranby and rejoin the A1 to continue your journey.
National Highways | 6:36 am
‘The A1 southbound in Nottinghamshire is fully open between the A634 (Blyth) and A620 (Ranby) following a lorry fire.’
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service | 6:10 am
‘We are in attendance at a lorry fire on the A1.
‘We are going to be dealing with this incident for some time.
‘The A1 Southbound between Blyth and Ranby is currently closed, and is expected to be for the next few hours ⚠️
‘Please plan your journey accordingly this morning.’
National Highways | 3:28 am
Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police are in attendance.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Leave the A1 southbound at the A1M J34/A614 Blyth junction and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A614 heading north east.
- Follow the A614 to the junction with the A638 just prior to Bawtry and turn right to join the A638 heading south.
- Continue on the A638 to the roundabout with the A620 at Retford and take the 5th exit to join the A620 heading west.
- Follow the A620 back to the A1 southbound at Ranby and rejoin the A1 to continue your journey.
AA Roadwatch | 3:04 am
‘Road closed due to truck fire on A1 Blyth Road Southbound from J34 A1(M) J34 (Blyth / Bawtry) to A620 Retford Road (Retford / Ranby Turn Off).’