Lincoln A46: Woodland fire leads to bypass closure
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The A46 was closed in both directions due to the ongoing fire but it has since reopened
A bypass was closed because of smoke from a woodland fire blowing across the carriageway, police have said.
Lincolnshire Police said the A46 in Lincoln was shut between Carholme Roundabout and Riseholme Roundabout, but had since reopened.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews dealt with a blaze off Burton Road just after 15:00 BST.
People living on Queen Elizabeth's Road, in the Ermine area, were advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
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