Major A-road closed for ‘several hours’ over fallen tree as traffic builds and drivers urged to avoid the area
A MAJOR A-road has been closed for “several hours” due to a fallen tree, causing traffic delays as drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Warwickshire Police have issued a warning on X for motorists to avoid using the A452 in Blackdown after a tree fell, blocking the road.
Traffic near Kenilworth Road and towards the A46 is building while authorities work to remove the tree.
Officers are urging drivers to follow diversion routes and avoid the area, as the road is set to be closed for “several hours”.
In the post on X, Warwickshire Police wrote: “Please be aware the A452 in Blackdown is blocked due to a fallen tree.
“Traffic is building up on the nearby Kenilworth Road and towards the A46, so please follow diversions and avoid the area in you can.
“The road will be closed for several hours while the tree is removed.”
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It comes after thousands of drivers faced route diversions as a major motorway closed for three days,
Roadwork maintenance plans will affect the M42 motorway which means many drivers will have to rethink their routes.
Closures on M42-Southbound will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the coming week – all at taking place at the same time each day.
There will also be narrow lanes and speed restrictions because of HS2 viaduct works.
The high-speed railway team has released a time-lapse of their installations which have been taking place this year.
Despite the controversial inter-city train track starting in 2017, it’s still years away from being complete.
Drivers should expect to see a clearly signed diversion route.
Motorists face further closures today and tomorrow with junction 9 on the M42 northbound shutting from 9pm to 6am.
It’ll be closed for maintenance work including horticultural works leading to lane closures.
These closures will cause serious disruption to drivers and National Highways urges motorists to take care when planning their routes.
For those getting home late or if you have an early commute, make sure to check which diversions are available.
All road closure reports will be updated twice daily Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and weekends according to National Highways.
With the cold weather affecting the roads and exacerbating vehicle issues, breakdowns are more common as the temperature drops.
As these roadworks are set to take place when it’s dark outside, make sure you come prepared.
It follows the closure of a famous UK bridge, used by thousands of drivers daily as motorists brace for travel chaos.
And a major road is set to close for six months for urgent repairs, forcing drivers onto a 10-mile diversion route.