It is believed current construction in the area is contributing to the congestion.
An Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) report into Morton Hall IRC has revealed the rise in detainee self-harm between 2017-18.
Cars are moving at an average of five mph.
The Southwell Music Festival graced the minster with symphony this weekend.
Nottinghamshire fire crews were called to the incident on Balderton Lane, Coddington at 3.18pm on Tuesday.
The recycling station gives people the option to recycle glass, tetra pak and clothing.
Congestion is likely to ease up but may continue into the afternoon.
Emilia Okoalie was reported missing from the Newark area on August 9.
Delays are not likely to continue into the afternoon.
Fire engines from Newark and Collingham were called to the incident just before 3.20pm this afternoon.
Another fire engine is currently on route to the incident.
The East Coast Main Line — that runs through Newark — has resumed its full service after engineers worked to upgrade signalling.
Delays are expected to increase ahead of rush-hour this afternoon.
Emergency services were sent to the scene at 1.15pm during the heatwave after reports of concern for a man's safety.
Thunderstorms are expected to make their way into Newark throughout the day.
Local residents are being encouraged to get involved on Saturday to meet firemen and firewomen as part of the event.
Wednesday marks 100 years since Newark was awarded the relic World War One tank for the town's contribution in the war effort.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for today (Friday) and Saturday across the East Midlands.
Paul Peacock met with the chief executive of the Holocaust museum today (Wednesday) after the centre picked-up on the leader's comments.
After one Christmas a man high on crack-cocaine walked the streets armed with a double-barrel shotgun with the intent of ending a life.