'Major crash' shuts A16 in both directions at Burwell near Louth The A16 is shut in both directions A crash, described by police as a 'major incident' has shut the A16 today, Sunday July 29. All emergency services are at the scene of the crash at Burwell between Louth and Alford. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. More here as we have it.... People could pay to reverse Lincolnshire’s controversial street light switch off Cost savings to Lincolnshire’s winter gritting plans examined