Delays on A453 in Nottingham after lorry sheds its load Highways England said the route is currently blocked Updated The A453 in Clifton was blocked after a lorry shed its load. Highways England says traffic is unable to pass on the the southern route, which leads from Clifton Lane and towards the M1 along Remembrance Way. Pictures show the obstruction on the roundabout in Clifton at Farnborough Road. The incident happened just after 4pm today (Monday, May 24) Highways England said: "We are taking reports that the A453 south is blocked near Clifton, Nottingham due to a lorry shed load. "We have resources en-route as do Notts Police. Update to follow."