Rush-hour delays on A45 after reports of broken down car between Wellingborough and Northampton

National Highways warning of 15-minute hold-ups for drivers heading west

Traffic is crawling on the A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton after a car broke down in the middle of rush-hour on Thursday morning (November 18).

An accident has been reported on the A45placeholder image
An accident has been reported on the A45

The vehicle is reported to be blocking one lane the westbound carriageway near the Billing turn-off with queues back to the Wilby roundabout.

National Highways traffic sensors showed delays of up to 15 minutes for drivers heading towards Northampton.

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