A14 junctions 38 - 42 maintenance works
We're maintaining the A14 between junctions 38 (Kentford) and 42 (Bury St Edmunds) from 18 May to 19 June 2026. Works include resurfacing, refreshing road markings and replacing cat's eyes.
Closures and diversions
Monday 18 May to Saturday 6 June - A14 eastbound between junctions 38 and 40 (Higham Interchange)
Closed overnight (9pm to 5am), Monday to Saturday.
Eastbound diversion
If you’re travelling eastbound:
- you'll be diverted off the A14 at junction 42 Westley Interchange
- follow the A1302 Newmarket Road
- then A1302 Parkway and Compiegne Way
- and rejoin the A14 at junction 43
Westbound diversion
If you’re travelling westbound:
- you'll be diverted off the A14 at junction 43
- follow Compiegne Way
- then take A1302 Parkway and A1302 Newmarket Road
- re-join the A14 at junction 42
A14 eastbound junctions 38 to 40 diversion route
Monday 8 June to Saturday 20 June - A14 westbound between junctions 43 and 38
Closed overnight (9pm to 5am), Monday to Saturday
Westbound diversion:
If you’re travelling westbound:
- you’ll be diverted off at junction 43
- then join the A134
- continue on Bury Road and Thetford Bypass,
- then join A11
- and rejoin the A14 at junction 39
A14 westbound junctions 43 and 38 diversion route.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Background
The A14 is a vital route connecting Felixstowe port to the North, Midlands and East of England, carrying local, regional and international traffic.
While we know closures are disruptive, this essential maintenance will extend the life of the road and reduce the need for more significant works in the future.
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