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With the closure in place, National Highways has advised motorists to re-route their journey.

It read: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

"Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X (Twitter) feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000."