Multiple traffic incidents: flooding and traffic disruption

We are currently dealing with multiple road traffic incidents across the county due to the severe weather conditions. There are many areas of flooding which are causing disruption to motorists.

We would recommend only making essential journeys where feasible.

Motorists are advised to avoid the following areas:

• A1 north and southbond between Gonerby Moor and Long Bennington - closed due to flooding
• A15 between Sleaford and Leasingham - impassable due to flooding
• A15 between Bourne, Billingborough and Folkingham - many areas impassable due to flooding
• The road between Adlington and Sedgebrook - closed due to flooding
• B1176 Burton Coggles - impassable due to flooding
• Sandland Marston - impassable due to flooding
• A151 Edenham - impassable due to flooding
• Swaton Lane, Swaton - the Swaton Eau has burst its banks and the surrounding area is flooded
• A17 Fulbeck - there is a vehicle stuck, unable to get up the hill
• Heavy snow in Grantham is also causing disruption

If you do need to venture out please take extra care on our roads:

Plan and know your route and consider alternative routes if needs be.

• Leave extra space as your braking distance will be drastically increased.
• Go slow and smooth for steering, braking and accelerating.
• Select a higher gear to help with grip.
• Be extra cautious on hills which can be a particular problem in ice.
• You might want to have things packed e.g. a blanket, a warm coat, phone charger, good footwear, warning triangle, torch.

If you are heading out, get there safe.

We will endeavour to keep you updated as we know more.