Norfolk A11 closed southbound after lorry fire in roadworks blocks carriageway

Norfolk A11 closed southbound after lorry fire in roadworks blocks carriageway. Credit: ITV News Anglia
The remains of the lorry were visible to passing motorists. Credit: ITV News Anglia

The southbound A11 in Norfolk has been closed after a lorry caught fire.

The road was shut between the A47 junction at Thickthorn near Norwich and the B1135 at Wymondham.

Large queues began to build after the lorry caught fire shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday.

The northbound carriageway reopened at about 2.30pm.

The lorry fire happened in a section of the road which has been reduced to a single carriageway, while resurfacing works on the road continue.

Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes.

Traffic built up in both directions after the single-carriageway section became blocked. Credit: ITV News Anglia

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