An overturned lorry on the A453 near East Midlands Airport is causing significant disruption to skylink bus services this morning (Friday 25 September).
National Highways | 12:32 pm
– All lanes are now open. – No significant delays on the approach.
National Highways | 11:31 am
– Lanes 1 & 2 (of 3) remain closed on the roundabout. Lane 3 is now open past scene. – Currently no significant delays on approach.
National Highways | 8:50 am
The A453 in Nottinghamshire is closed southbound between the A6 near East Midlands Airport/Kegworth and A42/M1 (Finger Farm Roundabout) due to an overturned Heavy Goods Vehicle.
Lanes 1 and 2 are also closed on the A42 Finger Farm Roundabout.
Vehicle recovery is on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are assisting with traffic management.
Diversion Route
Road Users are advised to follow the solid circle diversion symbol if heading southbound.
- From the M1 Junction 24, continue southbound on the M1 towards Junction 23, approximately 6 miles.
- At Junction 23, exit the M1 and follow the junction around to rejoin the M1 northbound (for Nottingham, Derby, East Midlands)
- Continue northbound for approximately 5 miles, then exit at Junction 23A (East Midlands Airport).
- At Finger Farm Roundabout, rejoin the A453.
Trentbarton said at 8am that the incident was at Finger Farm Island, between the airport and East Midlands Gateway. The following changes are in place until further notice:
- skylink Nottingham buses are terminating at Pegasus Business Park and cannot serve East Midlands Gateway.
- skylink express buses are continuing to East Midlands Gateway via Castle Donington and the A50.
Trentbarton said buses cannot serve stops within the airport grounds between Pegasus Business Park and Building 100. Passengers should allow extra time and check for further service updates.
