A160 shut eastbound near South Killingholme and Immingham after spillage

Drivers are being told to allow extra time or delay their journey

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Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 21st Oct 2026

The A160 in Lincolnshire has been closed eastbound following a spillage on the road.

The closure is between the A1077 Harbrough Roundabout, near South Killingholme, and the A1073 Manby Roundabout, near Immingham.

The spillage has also spread onto the Lincolnshire County Council managed section of the A1173 southbound, between Manby Roundabout and the Pelham Road and Kings Road roundabout.

National Highways contractors are on their way to deal with the spillage.

Diversion route

Drivers are being asked to follow the route marked with a solid circle symbol on road signs.

The diversion runs as follows:

  • At the Harbrough Roundabout near South Killingholme, take the A160 westbound towards the A180.
  • At the interchange with the A180, take the first exit.
  • Follow the A180 eastbound to the next interchange with the A1173, and exit there.
  • At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A1173.
  • At the next roundabout, take the second exit to remain on the A1173.
  • At the next roundabout, take the first exit to remain on the A1173.
  • Follow the A1173 northbound into Immingham.

Anyone whose planned route is affected by the closure is being advised to allow extra journey time, and to consider re-routing or delaying their journey.

Further updates are available from National Highways, and their contact centre can be reached on 0300 123 5000.

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