The A14 westbound in Cambridgeshire is currently closed between junction 22 near Brampton and junction 13 near Thrapston after a lorry carrying hay bales caught fire. The blaze has caused significant disruption, with traffic queues extending up to 7 miles and delays lasting around 90 minutes.
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue crews are actively working to extinguish the intense fire. The blaze has caused considerable damage to the road surface, necessitating a full closure while emergency services carry out cleanup and repairs.
National Highways is managing traffic around the incident and has warned that resurfacing work may keep the A14 shut well into the evening.
Drivers are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion signs to avoid the congestion. The official detour route is as follows:
Leave the A14 westbound at Junction 22 and head north on the A1. Continue on the A1(M) past Alconbury, Sawtry, and Stilton towards Peterborough. Exit the A1(M) at Junction 17, taking the first exit onto the A605 westbound. Drive through Elton, Warmington, Oundle, and Thorpe Waterville. Rejoin the A14 at Junction 13 near Thrapston.
To stay updated on traffic conditions, visit www.trafficengland.com or use travel apps. For real-time assistance, contact the National Highways 24/7 team on 0300 123 5000.
Originally published by UKNIP.
