Drivers warned of delays on A5 in Northamptonshire as engineers miss 6am deadline to target after planned roadworks

Carriageway shut both ways from Towcester to Old Stratford
There are queues on the M1 southbound following a crash between Northampton and MK early on FridayThere are queues on the M1 southbound following a crash between Northampton and MK early on Friday
There are queues on the M1 southbound following a crash between Northampton and MK early on Friday

Drivers using the A5 in Northamptonshire are being warned to expect delays on Friday morning (May 20).

National HIghways issued a statement at 6am saying the road is closed in both directions between the A43 near Towcester and A508 at Old Stratford because of over-running planned roadworks.

A spokesperson said: “Contractors are working to re-open the road as quickly as possible, however please follow local diversion routes which are laid out by the roadworks closures.

“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps.