Long delays around Northampton due broken down lorry on A45
Drivers are advised to avoid the area
UPDATE: Recovery of the lorry has now taken place and all lanes have reopened. Around three miles of congestion remain.
There are long delays around Northampton this afternoon (February 1) due to a broken down lorry on the A45.
The obstruction on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between the Bedford Road and Billing junctions is causing traffic backlog. One lane is closed.
AA Traffic is reporting queues back to the Mereway junction of the A45 as well as around the Bedford Road area.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
More to follow.