As of September 15, 2020 comments are unavailable, but don’t worry! Lane closures: Lane one will be closed. You can unsubscribe at any time. ViaMichelin provides details of incidents that may affect road traffic in Burton-upon-Trent that include: road closures, lane restrictions, accidents, roadworks, weather, special events (e.g. We’ll have a new commenting experience online soon. The work involves a full overnight closure of the A38 northbound carriageway between the Clay Mills junction and Toyota junction from 9pm to 5am. To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Exit the A38 at the A5121 junction (Branston). Join the A5121 northbound (Wellington Road) and continue northbound through Burton upon Trent to rejoin the A38. Journalists should contact the Highways Agency press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue’s fire control confirmed they were called at 11.02am and fire crews arrived within eight minutes and were in attendance to make the scene safe. The A38 heading towards Lichfield is closed this morning due to severe flooding. “At the time of the incident both carriageways on the A38 were closed, but the southbound carriagewasy was opened shortly afterwards. We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. “Traffic is being diverted via the hollow triangle symbol. "Please have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger. 25/07/2020. The fire service also indicated the Midlands Air Ambulance was called. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve government services. The joints allow structures to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature. The northbound A38 near Burton-upon-Trent was shut between Barton-under-Needwood and Clay Mills, causing severe delays on Tuesday morning. Police say a severe flood warning is in place in the Burton area meaning there is a threat to life. "Consequently the flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight between 12:00 AM and 10:00AM tomorrow, 18/02/20. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Highways Agency project manager Colin Jackson said: To carry out the work safely and efficiently we need to close the carriageway. public events). The work involves a full overnight closure of the A38 northbound carriageway between the Clay Mills junction and Toyota junction from 9pm to 5am. You’ve accepted all cookies. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Watch for updates on the Microsoft News Blog. Reason: Roadworks are planned. The 56-year-old driver of a VW Polo car smashed in to a safety barrier at the side of the road causing damage to a 20-foot section of the protective safety measure. How one writer finally learned to truly love her body, 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback coupe SUV breaks cover, Weekly coronavirus rate decreases in Selby district - but it remains on watchlist, Eight red wines to drink when the chilly autumnal nights draw in, Coronavirus: Emergency powers law ‘lasting threat to human rights’, charities warn, Craig Revel Horwood predicts Strictly curse will be 'more intense' than ever in 2020, Hannah Tointon and fiancée Joe Thomas step out in London, Greg Docherty explains Rangers mindset change as Hull City star admits 'resentment' over playing time snub, CBI calls for Brexit deal as decline in private sector activity slows, Ring the changes: the best mid-price smartphones, Brian May says it will take 'long climb' to recover from heart attack, Diggers get to work on enormous Kent lorry park, The brutalist Salters' Hall is enclosed by white fluted concrete, John Lewis Black Friday Deals: What To Expect From Black Friday 2020, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, You Will Never Have To Scrub A Toilet Again If You Try This New Toilet Cleaner, Don't Turn Off Your Computer Without Doing This, New Car Gadget Magically Removes Scratches & Dents. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support, Transparency and freedom of information releases. It says: "River levels have risen and are forecast to continue rising at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall due to Storm Dennis. Highways England said shortly after 2pm: “The A38 is closed northbound between A5121 south near Burton and A5121 north due to an overturned vehicle. Lichfield drivers warned A38 flooding closure could continue for the rest of the day; 18th February, 2020; In "News" Delays for Lichfield drivers after HGV fire closes A38 in Fradley; 3rd March, 2020; In "News" Overnight road closures planned as A5 and A38 …