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Cambridge road reopens after lorry hits railway bridge

Cambridge road reopens after lorry hits railway bridge

A road has reopened and after a lorry hit a railway bridge near Cambridge. The vehicle struck the bridge over Coldham’s Lane on Thursday afternoon.


The vehicle came to rest on its side partially under the bridge. The road remained closed for several hours.

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “Slow traffic due to earlier overturned lorry on Coldhams Lane in both directions from A1134 Barnwell Road to Nuttings Road. All lanes have been re-opened. Sensors confirm traffic is now flowing however delays remain.”

Confirming the closure, a Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Coldham’s Lane in Cambridge is currently closed due to a road traffic collision under the railway bridge. It’s likely to be closed for a few hours, so please check your route before you travel.”

Latest from Inrix

Inrix, the traffic data company, said:

Coldhams Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to overturned lorry from A1134 Barnwell Road to Nuttings Road.

Photos on social media show the lorry has overturned and slid underneath the railway bridge.”

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Road remains closed

The road remains closed as of 2.30pm.

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Latest from Inrix

Inrix, the traffic data company, said:

Coldhams Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to overturned lorry from A1134 Barnwell Road to Norman Way.

Photos on social media show the lorry has overturned and slid underneath the railway bridge.”

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Traffic moving slowly in the area

Traffic is continuing to move slowly in the area. The road is set to remain shut for several hours. The lorry is on its side.

Road shut in both directions

Inrix, the traffic data company, said:

Coldhams Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to overturned lorry from A1134 Barnwell Road to Norman Way.

Photos on social media show the lorry has overturned and slid underneath the railway bridge.”

Lorry on its side

The lorry is on its side under the bridge on Coldham’s Lane, Cambridge.

The lorry is on its side under the railway bridge (Image: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service )

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Coldham’s Lane closed

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said:

Coldham’s Lane in Cambridge is currently closed due to a road traffic collision under the railway bridge It’s likely to be closed for a few hours, so please check your route before you travel.”

Latest from Inrix

Inrix, the traffic data company, said:

Cancellations on Greater Anglia between Cambridge and Kennett due to earlier bridge being hit by a road vehicle at Dullingham.”

  • June 15, 2023