A14 | Suffolk | Carriageway Closure | Delays 15 minutes

The A14 is currently closed from its junction
with the J47 (Elmswell) to the J45 (Blackthorpe) with delays of at least 15 minutes
covering several miles of the westbound carriageway. This closure is due to an earlier road traffic collision. Police accident investigation is on going.

The road is likely to remain closed until at least 7am this morning (06/07/2019)

For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect
disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route your
journey.

If travelling towards this area from much farther afield, you may wish to
change your strategic route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from
our on-road variable message signs and media.

Diversion route details and guidance is as follows;

Exit the A14 at J47 Woolpit and follow the A1088 through Norton and Stowlangtoft to the roundabout with the A143 at Ixworth.

At the roundabout take the first exit and continue on the A143 through Great Barton to rejoin the A14 at J43 St Saviours.

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting
our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysEAST
regional twitter feed. For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 contact
centre team is able to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123
5000.

Highways England has been working closely with our emergency services
colleagues Suffolk Police, who led the response to this incident.

Last updated on: 06/07/2019 04:54