The A38 in Staffordshire is currently closed northbound between the A5121 (South) and the A5121 (North) near Burton upon Trent due to an emergency re-surfacing operation following an hydraulic oil leak. Highways England has resources deployed to restore normal conditions as soon as possible.

Road users are advised to expect disruption and to allow extra journey time. Diversion route details and guidance is as follows;

Road users are advised to follow the hollow black triangle diversion symbol on road signs. Exit the A38 at the A5121 Branston junction and join the A5121 northbound. Remain on the A5121 northbound for approx. 5 miles and re-join the A38 at Clay Mills.

Further incident information is available on our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysWMIDS regional twitter feed. For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.