The A46 southbound near Newark has now been reopened following a crash between two lorries.
Nottinghamshire Police said the southbound side between Farndon and East Stoke was shut while the two vehicles involved are being recovered.
But the road has now been reopened completely in both directions.
#A46 is NOW OPEN both directions btwn #B6166 #Farndon + #A6097 #EastBridgford . Thanks for your patience this afternoon..
— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) March 23, 2017
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 12noon.
Injuries to those involved are not thought to be life threatening although it is not known how many people were hurt.
RTC, A46 Nottingham bound near Syerston, Newark. Emergency services on scene. A46 will be closed at the Farndon Roundabout. pic.twitter.com/bbv5xmjyqh
— Notts Rural Police (@NottsRuralCops) March 23, 2017
#A46 closed S/B btwn #B6166 #Farndon + #A6097 #EastBridgford for recovery and clean-up following HGV collision. N/B carriageway open. pic.twitter.com/0ha8WPqIcb
— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) March 23, 2017
The Farndon roundabout was closed due to an oil spill caused by the crash.
Traffic heading in a south west direction will be diverted along the old Fosse Road.
