A huge lorry crash has caused traffic on the busy A46 northbound to come to a complete standstill this morning near Newark. The incident involved a lorry overturning at the Brownhills Roundabout, located between the A617 (Cattle Market Roundabout) and the A1 at Winthorpe, leading to significant disruption for motorists.
Nottinghamshire Police and National Highways contractors are currently on site, engaged in a complex recovery operation to clear the wreckage and reopen the road. Authorities have advised drivers to avoid the area if possible to ease congestion.
A National Highways East Midlands spokesperson stated, “We are working with emergency services to safely recover the overturned HGV and reopen the road as soon as possible. We appreciate the public’s patience while this is underway.”
National Highways has announced an official diversion route for drivers affected by the closure:
- Exit A46 northbound at Cattle Market Roundabout
- Take A616 northbound
- At South Muskham mini-roundabout, continue on B6325
- Join A1 southbound
- Exit at A46 Winthorpe junction to rejoin A46 northbound
Motorists should expect additional delays and are encouraged to check live updates on the National Highways website or through local travel news sources.
The crash has caused long queues around Newark-on-Trent, with delays exceeding 30 minutes reported. Nearby roads have become congested as the diversion routes funnel extra traffic through local streets.
At this time, no injuries have been confirmed. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash. Updates will be provided as emergency crews continue their work to clear the scene and relieve traffic congestion.
Originally published by UKNIP.
