A14 Shut After Serious Crash Between Junction 2 and 3 in Northamptonshire
The A14 is completely closed both ways between Junction 2 (Kelmarsh) and Junction 3 (Rothwell) following a major collision. Northamptonshire Police and emergency services are at the scene. Expect heavy delays on all routes heading towards the closed stretch.
Hit the Diversions: Stay Clear of the Chaos
To keep traffic moving, official diversions are in place for all vehicles. Follow the signs to avoid getting stuck in gridlock.
Westbound Drivers – Follow the Hollow Circle
- Exit at Junction 3 and take the third exit onto the A6 northbound.
- Pass Braybrooke and Harborough Road roundabouts, then reach Market Harborough’s Catalyst Roundabout.
- Take the first exit onto the A4304 Rockingham Road.
- At the A4304/A508 junction, turn left onto the A508 Kettering Road.
- Drive through Great Oxendon and Kelmarsh, then rejoin the A14 at Junction 2.
Eastbound Drivers – Follow the Solid Diamond
- Exit at Junction 2, then turn left onto the A508 Harborough Road.
- Continue through Kelmarsh and Great Oxendon to Market Harborough.
- Turn right at the A508/A4304 junction onto Springfield Street.
- At Caterpillar Roundabout, take the fourth exit onto A6 southbound.
- Pass Braybrooke and Harborough Road roundabouts before rejoining the A14 at Junction 3.
HGV Drivers – Special Routes Apply
Heavy goods vehicles have separate diversion routes via Market Harborough Town Centre and Airfield Business Park roundabouts. For full details, check out the National Highways website.
Driver Warning: Plan Ahead or Stay Put
Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and plan alternative routes. If you can, delay your journey to dodge peak congestion and roadside chaos.
