Part of A14 still shut after lorry overturns

The overturned lorry has been towed away

Part of the A14 has reopened after a lorry overturned on to a central reservation barrier.

National Highways said both carriageways were closed at about 06:00 GMT at junction 25 for Bar Hill, just west of Cambridge.

Road surface assessments are being carried out on the eastbound carriageway.

Emergency services were in attendance and people were asked to find alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys.

The eastbound carriageway remains closed for road surface assessments

Lane one has reopened on the A14 eastbound at junction 25, but lanes two and three remained closed for resurfacing work.

Two lanes have reopened heading westbound, with lane three remaining closed for barrier repairs.

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At the time of the incident, Cambridgeshire County Council said diesel had been spilled and "recovery will take some time" due to the position of the lorry.

Drivers were being advised to use the A428 as an alternative east-west route between the A1 and Cambridge.

Emergency services have been at the scene for several hours

Drivers were being advised to use the A428

There had been several miles of delays in the area, National Highways said