Inrix traffic monitoring system says there's no change as of 5.20pm: A17 in both directions closed due to fire services activity between Sutton Road and Station Road South. Download our mobile app from the AppStore or Google Play to receive guidance throughout your journey. Update: A17 re-opens near King s Lynn. The westbound carriageway of the A47 King's Lynn was closed, causng four miles of queueing traffic. You can also transfer your calculated routes from your computer to the app: to do this, you must save it in your Favourites via your Michelin account. In addition, traffic flow (green: smooth traffic, red: traffic jams, orange: slow moving traffic, black: road closed) is available on the map. A Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust report said ambulance handover delays had seen significant improvement. Traffic is currently queuing on the A17 from King's Lynn to the Lincolnshire border. ", See how we covered this breaking news incident on our blog below. The improved follows the former Spalding to South Lynn, part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (M&GN), which closed on 2 March 1959. A 51-mile diversion was in place on Saturday evening/Sunday morning after a stretch of the A47 was closed following a serious collision. In North Rauceby, it passes along the southern edge of the airfield. Our data illustrates traffic conditions on the road and traffic conditions on the motorways in real time. The Long Sutton-Sutton Bridge bypass was opened in 1989. [21] This bridge retains its swing function necessary for access to Wisbech port for pleasure craft and small coasters. At Gedney it meets the former route, with St Mary Magdalene Church, Gedney seen to the south. The road carries more traffic than it was designed to carry. Police say that two lorries and four vans were involved in the accident, with police and other emergency services currently at the scene. It stretches for a distance of 62 miles travelling across the flat fen landscapes of southern Lincolnshire and western Norfolk and links the East Midlands with East Anglia. Expect longer journey times and disruption to roads, bus, and train services. The road opened at 1.30pm. Leadenham is built on the side of the Lincoln Cliff, which the road no longer passes through, which gives access to the A607. [20] There are two roundabouts where it changes direction abruptly and crosses the Cross Keys swing bridge over the River Nene at Sutton Bridge. Make sure you are following Norfolk Live on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to ensure you stay up to date with the latest breaking news in Norfolk. Follow the live blog below for the latest: An air ambulance is at the scene of the crash. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was at the scene battling a blaze near King's Lynn. At Kirkby la Thorpe it meets the former route from Sleaford, near the Queens Head. The A47 was closed on Sunday night (January 15) after a serious crash. It meets the former route from Coddington at the Coddington Moor roundabout]. At Bicker, it meets the A52 at the Bicker Bar Roundabout, next to the Texaco Bicker Bar Service Station and Supreme Inns. In addition, there are several stretches of dual carriageway at junctions. There is still heavy traffic in the area and people are being asked to avoid it if they can. 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It is one of two main routes for residents of East Anglia to get to the north of England (and vice versa). Our data illustrates traffic conditions on the road and traffic conditions on the motorways in real time. The accident is affecting traffic between Sutton Bridge and King's Lynn, just north of the Cambridgeshire border. Traffic is beginning to ease on the A10, A47 and A149 and AA Route Planner is no longer showing warnings for long delays on these roads. Roadworks ROAD WORKS Location: The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A1065 . Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone without a hands-free kit whilst driving. The tweet says all services are potentially subject to delays. Traffic is currently queuing on the A17 from King's Lynn to the Lincolnshire border. 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The following traffic incidents and congestion for a17 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. Inc 97 of 27 January. The queue is reportedly running from the A47/17 roundabout in Kings Lynn all the way to Lincolnshire. At the point where it crosses the former Grantham to Lincoln Line, it enters South Kesteven, at Fulbeck. A court could also disqualify you from driving. 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The loss of swing stranded the coaster, JonSue,[18] on the landward side. It was constructed as a shared road/rail bridge with the single line rail crossing on the west side. Traffic forecast: The A17 is a busy truck route but reasonably swift; detours into town centres can be very slow, especially at King's Lynn, Sleaford and Newark. Please accept our apologies and bear with us. 2023- Iliffe Media Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. All major routes on the Hardwick roundabout are seeing long delays and queueing traffic. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies -. The road also enters North Kesteven. At Fleet it passes a Hawker Hunter installed near the road, and meets the B1515, the former route from Holbeach, west of Fleet Hargate. At Cranwell and Byard's Leap, it re-enters North Kesteven at the line of the northsouth Ermine Street (now the Viking Way). Lynx bus have tweeted to say that their buses are caught up in the jam so passengers should expect delays. Earlier today, an overturned HGV caused delays on the A47 at the Pullover Roundabout in King's Lynn. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.69 miles of King's Lynn. In March 1995, the 3.3million bypass was opened and the route passes through Leadenham Park to the south of the village. It crosses the Peterborough to Lincoln Line, then the River Slea and the Spires and Steeples Trail. This is indicated in the route summary. Enter your post code below to make sure you don't miss any of the latest travel news near you. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 15 January 2023. One lane of the westbound carriageway has now been reopened but police remain on the scene. On the former route to Sleaford there is a McDonald's and the Texaco Hockmeyer Motors. Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters. The town centre is looking busy though with ten minute delays on Blackfriars Road. National Highways have issued a warning that a 51-mile diversion has had to be implemented as the A47 in Norfolk was closed in both directions between the A141 at Guyhirn Roundabout and A17 Pullover Roundabout (near Kings Lynn) due to a serious collision near the Wisbech Roundabout with the A1101. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Mick Whitby, operational support officer from King's Lynn South, said: 'The driver was able to continue his journey afterwards as the fire was contained within the trailer itself.'. Services on the A17. It also carries many goods vehicles that must travel at or below 50 miles per hour (80km/h) on the stretches of single carriageway. According to AA Route Planner, there are delays of up to 38 minutes on the A10 northbound with average speeds of five mph. Traffic is likely to be directed through Wisbech along the A47 and A1101, so both those roads will likely have heavier traffic while the A17 is closed. The free mobile app offers Michelin maps and routes with real-time traffic, GPS Navigation with voice guidance and community alerts. The. The map below from AA Route Planner shows where the congestion is currently and where the road is closed. The A17 was formerly a trunk road, but was reclassified as a principal road (maintained by the local authority) in 2002. For more news follow NorfolkLive to stay in the know. Norfolk & Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team, Police, Firefighters and . Thank you! Traffic was building in the area with queues forming between King's Lynn and Sutton Bridge. A17 in both directions re-opened, accident cleared between Sutton Bridge swing bridge (Sutton Bridge) and A17 / Walpole Cross Keys turn off (Walpole Marsh).The road was fully closed to assist. Sleaford was bypassed by the A17 on 27 March 1975, when opened by Joseph Godber. ~norfolkroads..A47 Kings Lynn is now fully open.thank you for your patience. The A17 road is a mostly single carriageway road linking Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, to King's Lynn in Norfolk.It stretches for a distance of 62 miles travelling across the flat fen landscapes of southern Lincolnshire and western Norfolk and links the East Midlands with East Anglia.The road is notable for its numerous roundabouts and notoriously dangerous staggered junctions . Tapping their name will provide you with more information on each service station, including its facilities and exact location. ViaMichelin routes take into account the impact of road traffic on your journey time. Subscribe to the Michelin newsletter. The bypass, New Washway Road from Saracen's Head to Laurel Lodge Farm, opened in 1989. Very slow traffic has also been . The section through South Holland is also heavily used by tractors. The following traffic incidents and congestion for a17 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. Four fire engines and the environmental protection unit from King's Lynn and West Walton were called to the scene at around 4.15pm. Our colleagues at Cambridgeshire Live are reporting that an air ambulance is at the scene. The Leadenham Bypass had been planned for over thirty years, and had started out as a dual carriageway which would have been the safest option (but more expensive) for the amount of traffic that the road carries. Earlier today, an overturned HGV caused delays on the A47 at the Pullover Roundabout in King's Lynn. The A17 meets the northsouth A15 at the Holdingham Roundabout, near the Jolly Scotchman (on the B1518 the former route). contact the editor here. Traffic is not moving past Sutton Bridge in both directions currently. All the information on real-time traffic conditions for King's Lynn with ViaMichelin. Both lanes were initially closed when police arrived at the scene of the crash. Postcode: PE12 9AG ( Google Maps link ) Access/Layout: Single site located at a junction. The long diversion was put in place because of weight limits on surrounding roads and the location of the collision. 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Please note that due to an accident on the A47 Southern Bypass in King's Lynn all services are potentially subject to delays as a result of queuing traffic. Any traffic updates and news will also be included. Targeted shops included Next, Sainsbury's, and Co-Op, Addenbrookes Hospital 'significantly' cuts ambulance waiting times. Full details and everything we know in the story linked below. The former route passed through Terrington St Clement, Clenchwarton and West Lynn. SNOW & ICEThe Met Office has issued Yellow warnings of ice and snow across many parts of the UK which will affect driving conditions severely. 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[citation needed] It passes across Leadenham Low Fields, with the Lincoln Cliff seen in the distance. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about King's Lynn from the BBC Cambridgeshire County Council is proposing to increase its share of council tax by 4.99 per cent, including a two per cent precept for adult social care. A17 between Spalding and King's Lynn (also accessible to traffic on the A1101 and the B1359) Signposted from the road. The A47 retains trunk road status as far as its junction with the A1. Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was at the scene battling a blaze near King's Lynn. The road was closed both ways between the A1101 at Wisbech and the A17 near Lynn as police investigation work took place at scene. In March 1991 the ship was holed and sank when, on a falling tide, she settled on a dislodged limestone boulder used to reinforce the Welland channel and was cut up on site later the same year. Swineshead was bypassed in 1985, and the former route leaves at the High Bridge Junction],[10] passing The Ivy farm shop, which is sister to the Manor Farm Shop. [7] East of here to the road's eastern terminus, the landscape is flat. The western end of the road formerly began at the former A46 junction in Newark-on-Trent where Queens Road met North Gate (former A46). a17 Roadworks The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources. The road was closed both ways between the A1101 at Wisbech and the A17 near Lynn as police investigation work took place at scene. We will be posting updates as we get them in the live blog below. Long Sutton services is positioned on Wisbech Road. The western end begins in Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire, on the eastern side of the Newark bypass, where it meets the A46 at a roundabout, with access to the A1. At Sutterton Roundabout,[12] near Algarkirk, it meets the A16, which is built on the former Lincolnshire Loop Line, and there is the BP Service Station and Sutterton Little Chef on the left hand side.[13][14]. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Cambridgeshire County Council said the outdoor education centre has seen fewer bookings and is set to make a substantial loss this year. Queues on the A10 have extended all the way back to the roundabout with the A134 and Watlington Road with delays of 11 minutes and average speeds of 10mph. This meant the Clenchwarton Road exit was blocked. No word on the fire, but the A17 is open once more, says Inrix: A17 in both directions re-opened, traffic easing, earlier fire services activity between Sutton Road and Station Road South.
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