A police-led incident has caused the closure of the A1 near Peterborough on Friday morning (September 13), resulting in major delays for motorists. The road is closed in both directions between Peterborough and Great Casterton.

A1 Closure: What We Know So Far

The closure was first reported at 10.25am by Leicestershire Police. A spokesperson said: "Please be aware that the A1 at the Great Casterton turn off is closed in both directions due to a police incident. Please also be aware that the slip roads from the A606 to the A1 are also closed." Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports long delays and queueing traffic: "A1 Great North Road in both directions closed long delays, queueing traffic due to police incident between Old Great North Road and A6121 (Stamford / Tinwell Turn Off)."

Road Closure Impact

The closure has caused delays of nearly an hour for motorists. The slip roads from the A606 to the A1 are also closed, further complicating the situation. Surrounding routes around Stamford, Empingham, and Duddington are heavily congested as traffic seeks alternative routes. The A1 will be closed for several hours, according to a National Highways spokesperson, as "complex" investigation works are underway.

Diversion Route

A diversion route is in place, and motorists are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative routes or delay their journeys. Southbound traffic is being diverted via the hollow diamond diversion symbol, while northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol. The full diversion routes can be found online.

The Incident Remains Under Investigation

It is not yet clear what the "police incident" that caused the closure was, and the investigation is ongoing. CambridgeshireLive has contacted Leicestershire Police for more information. This story will be updated as we get it.

A1 Closure: Motorists Advised To Plan Ahead

Motorists are urged to allow extra journey time and avoid the affected area if possible. The A1 is a major artery for travel in the region, and the closure is likely to cause significant disruption. National Highways has advised motorists to plan ahead, re-route, or delay their journeys if necessary.

A1 Closure: A Reminder of the Importance of Road Safety

The closure of the A1 serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety. It highlights the unpredictable nature of events that can occur on the road and the need for drivers to be vigilant and prepared.