Collision shuts major road near Grantham

The A52 in Lincolnshire is closed in both directions between the A46 (Saxondale) and A1 (Grantham) due to a collision.

Emergency services including Lincolnshire Police are on scene. National Highways have deployed resources to assist with traffic management. 

Two cars are involved between the Sedbrook turn off and The Gap Inn. The road is closed following an accident first reported at around 3.10pm

Affecting traffic between Grantham and Bingham.

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the below diversion:

• At the A52 Saxondale roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A46 northbound.
• Follow the A46 northbound until the roundabout with the A1 southbound at Newark on Trent and take the 3rd exit onto the A1 southbound.
• Continue on the A1 southbound back to the A52 junction at Barrowby and rejoin the A52 eastbound to continue your journey.  

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the below diversion:

• At the A52 junction with the A1 take the northbound entry slip road onto the A1 northbound.
• Follow the A1 northbound to the exit slip road with the A46 southbound at Newark on Trent and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A46 southbound.
• Continue on the A46 southbound back to the roundabout with the A52 at Saxondale and take the 4th exit onto the A52 westbound to continue your journey. 

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