Cumbria police are advising motorist to take care on the A66.
Between Temple Sowerby and Kirkby Thore a lorry is blocking the main road.
A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "A HGV with a blowout and is causing an obstruction and waiting recovery.
"Please take care in the area."
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