A major A-road into Wiltshire has been closed in both directions after a fallen tree and powerlines blocked the carriageway.

The A36 was closed northbound between Bath and Beckington on the morning of Monday, January 22, after a downed tree and powerlines both fell across the carriageway on Sunday night.

Police had already closed the busy route, which links Bath and Wiltshire, southbound between the A4 and Norton St Phillip on Sunday night at around 8.30pm.

National Highways confirmed the reason for the closure was “a large tree” falling while downed powerlines have added to the issues on the route.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays as a result.

A spokesperson said: “The A36 northbound remains closed between the A361 (Beckington) and the A4 (Bath) due to a fallen tree and powerlines across the carriageway.

“The southbound carriageway is also still closed between the A4 and A366 (Norton St Philip).

“Please allow extra journey time.”

At this point, National Highways and police have not indicated when the road may reopen.

Heavy traffic has begun to build in the area during rush hour, with queues being reported at Beckington and the Wingfield crossroads between Trowbridge and Farleigh Hungerford.