A14 - Vehicle fire

County
Cambridgeshire
Direction
Westbound
Impact
Carriageway Closure
Effect
Long Delays 60 minutes

The A14 in Cambridgeshire is closed westbound between J22 (Brampton) and J13 (Thrapston), due to a lorry fire. 

The lorry was carrying a load of hay bales which are well alight. 

Emergency services including Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Services are in attendance. National Highways contractors will also be assisting with traffic management.

Diversion Route:

Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:

  • Exit the A14 westbound at J22 and merge onto the A1 northbound
  • Continue on the A1(M) past Alconbury, Sawtry and Stilton towards Peterborough
  • At the A1(M) J17 interchange, exit the motorway and take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto the A605 westbound
  • Continue on the A605 past Elton, Warmington, Oundle and through Thorpe Waterville to then re-join the A14 at J13 near Thrapston

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

Westbound diversion symbol
Westbound diversion symbol
A14 diversion route map

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