A63 closed in both directions after lorry hits bridge
DAMAGE: The scene after the bridge was struck. Pictures by National Highways
By Simon Bristow
Drivers in East Yorkshire are being advised closures are expected on the A63 in both directions throughout the day after an HGV struck an overbridge.
The lorry, which was carrying an industrial forklift truck, struck the Dale Road bridge over the A63 near Brough at around 9.10am today (9 November).
The carriageway is closed in both directions between the A15 at Hessle and the A1034 at South Cave for recovery and clearance of debris from the scene. The closures are expected to be in place late into the afternoon as structural engineers assess the bridge for damage and the area is made safe.
National Highways and police remain at the scene.
The bridge carrying Dale Road over the A63 is also closed.
Drivers are advised to follow these diversions:
Road users heading westbound are advised to follow the hollow black square diversion symbol on local road signs:
Exit the A63 westbound using the Western Interchange Junction and proceed to the end of the slip road.
At the junction, turn left onto A15 and proceed along this road for approximately one mile to the roundabout with the A164.
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A164 and proceed along this road for approximately seven miles to the junction for the on-slip road to the A1079.
At the junction, turn left onto the on-slip road and merge with the A1079 and proceed along this road for around 10 miles to the roundabout with the A1034.
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A1034 and proceed along this road for approximately seven miles to the junction with the A63 (South Cave Junction).
At the roundabout, take the first exit to rejoin A63 West.
Road users heading eastbound are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs:
Driving east, exit the A63 using the South Cave Junction off slip road and proceed to the end of the slip road
At the junction, turn left onto the A1034 and proceed along this road until you reach the roundabout with the A1079.
At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A1079 and proceed along this road until you reach the junction with the A164.
At this junction, join the A164 southbound and proceed along this road until you reach the roundabout with the A15.
At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A15 and proceed along this road until you reach the junction with the A63 (Western Interchange).
At the junction, turn left onto the slip road to re-join the A63 east.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and avoid the area if at all possible. They may also wish to re-route or delay their journey.
Further information is available from National Highways on its www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via the regional X (Twitter) feed, @HighwaysYORKS.
National Highways’ 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.