The A312 The Parkway in Cranford has fully reopened after a crash earlier this afternoon, with recovery work completed and the previous long delays now cleared.
Traffic disruption had been building in west London after the crash on the busy route in Cranford.
The A312 The Parkway is partially blocked in both directions at High Street. Long delays are being reported, with southbound congestion stretching back to Pump Lane in Hayes Town.
Police are directing traffic, while bus routes 105 and 111 are being diverted.
This live blog is now closed. The road has fully reopened.
Key facts
- What: A crash on the A312 The Parkway in Cranford
- Where: Partially blocked in both directions at High Street
- Delays: Long delays, with southbound congestion stretching back to Pump Lane in Hayes Town
- Buses: Routes 105 and 111 are being diverted
- Police: Officers are directing traffic at the scene
Where is the disruption?
The Parkway is the A312, a main road running through Cranford in the London Borough of Hillingdon, close to Heathrow Airport. The crash has closed part of the road at its junction with High Street, and the southbound queue is already reaching back towards Hayes Town.
Drivers heading through the area are likely to face significant delays for some time, and the disruption is expected to build as the afternoon goes on.
Advice for drivers
Anyone travelling through Cranford should allow extra time and check the latest travel status before setting off. Bus passengers on routes 105 and 111 should check for diversions, as both services are being diverted around the closure.
Police are directing traffic at the scene, but with the road partially blocked in both directions, congestion is likely to spread to surrounding roads.
What we don’t know yet
No details have been released about the vehicles involved in the crash, or whether anyone was hurt.
This live blog is now closed. The A312 The Parkway in Cranford has fully reopened.
Updated: 12 November at 4.01pm
