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Updates: A46 Rushcliffe closed both ways – escaped animals on road

Delays are building and advice is to avoid the area.


National Highways | 6:55 pm

‘The A46 has re-opened in both directions between the A606 and the A52 near Nottingham

‘We’re pleased to advised that the farm animals returned safely to their original enclosure.’


National Highways | 5:30 pm

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The A46 in Nottinghamshire is currently closed in both directions between the A606 and the A52 at Cotgrave and Stragglethorpe.

The A46 in Nottinghamshire is currently closed in both directions between the A606 and the A52 at Cotgrave and Stragglethorpe. This is due to farm animals that have escaped a nearby enclosure.

Nottinghamshire Police and National Highways Service Providers are at scene managing the incident.

Diversion Route

Traffic is being diverted via the A52.


National Highways | 5 pm

‘The A46 is closed in both directions between the A606 and the A52 near Nottingham

‘This is due to large animals that have escaped their enclosure and entered the network.

‘Police are leading at scene. A diversion route to follow shortly.’

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AA Roadwatch | 4 pm

Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to animals on road on A46 Northbound from A606 Melton Road to Owthorpe Road.

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