A14 junctions 38 - 42 maintenance works

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.

A14 eastbound between junctions 38 and 40 (Higham Interchange) (Monday 18 May to Saturday 6 June 2026)

Traffic travelling eastbound on the A14 via junction 38 should follow the signed diversion onto the A11 northbound:

• Stay on the A11 to the London Road / Thetford Bypass roundabout.
• use the roundabout to turn around and rejoin the A11 southbound.
• at the end of the Elveden Bypass, leave the A11 and merge onto London Road.
• turn left onto Elveden Road and continue to the A134.
• turn right onto the A134 and continue south.
• at the third roundabout, take the third exit onto Compiegne Way (A134).
• continue on Compiegne Way to A14 junction 43, St Saviours Interchange.
• from there, traffic can rejoin the A14 eastbound and continue its journey.

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

A14 westbound between junctions 43 and 38 (Monday 8 June to Saturday 20 June 2026)

Traffic travelling westbound on the A14 via junction 43 should take the third exit from St Saviours Interchange onto Compiegne Way (A134):

• Continue on the A134 through Thetford to the Thetford Bypass / Brandon Road roundabout.
• at the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A11.
• continue southbound on the A11 to A14 junction 38, Waterhall Interchange.
• from there, traffic can rejoin the A14 westbound and continue its journey.

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.