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Published: 23 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M11 Northbound - M11 J7A northbound exit | Northbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7A . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 23 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 23 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.29 miles of Harlow.

A47 Westbound - A47 westbound between B1167 near Thorney (west) and A1139 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A141 and the A1139 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 23 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 23 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.32 miles of Peterborough.

A47 Eastbound - A47 eastbound between A1139 and B1167 near Thorney (west) | Eastbound | Accident Location : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1139 and the A141 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 23 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 23 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.64 miles of Peterborough.

A38 Northbound - A38 northbound between A61 near Alfreton and B600 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A38 northbound between the junctions with the A61 Alfreton and the M1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 23 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 23 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.99 miles of Belper.

A38 Southbound - A38 southbound between B600 and A61 near Alfreton | Southbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A61 Alfreton. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 23 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 23 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.22 miles of Denby.

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