Why is the A142 partly blocked between Mepal and Chatteris?

Police are advising motorists to avoid the A142 Iretons Way between Mepal and Chatteris this morning because there is a large HGV currently blocking both lanes. <i>(Image: Police)</i>
Police are advising motorists to avoid the A142 Iretons Way between Mepal and Chatteris this morning because there is a large HGV currently blocking both lanes. (Image: Police)
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A busy Cambridgeshire road is blocked this morning due to a large HGV.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the A142 Iretons Way between Mepal and Chatteris, because there is a large HGV currently blocking both lanes.

“We have officers on the way to try and resolve the situation as soon as possible,” said a spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary spokesperson.

“Please try and find an alternative route in the meantime.”

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