Major Peterborough road closed after crash as police say ‘choose alternative route’

The crash reportedly involved a lorry and a car

07:15, 18 Jun 2026Updated 07:21, 18 Jun 2026

Police are at the scene (stock image)(Image: Copyright Unknown)

A major city road is closed after a crash on Thursday morning (June 18). The A1139 in Peterborough[1] has been closed since around 3am after a crash.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix said: "A1139 Fletton Parkway Eastbound closed, queueing traffic due to emergency repairs and earlier accident, a lorry and a car involved at Goldhay Way. Congestion to Orton Parkway."

A Cambridgeshire[2] Police spokesperson said: "Please be aware that the Fletton Parkway Eastbound at Orton Goldhay is currently closed due to a collision.

Please choose an alternative route."

A diversion via the roundabout is in place.

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

References

1. ^ Peterborough (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
2. ^ Cambridgeshire (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)