East - Maintenance schemes

We are carrying out resurfacing and drainage work on the A5 between Thorn Roundabout and the Flying Fox Roundabout. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over five nights between Monday 6 January and Saturday 11 January 2025. We will work between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and apologise for any noise and disturbance caused by our work.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close both lanes of the A5 between Thorn Roundabout and Flying Fox Roundabout and divert traffic as detailed below:

For the northbound diversion: 

• turn left off the Dunstable Northern Bypass (A5) onto Watling Street 
• turn right at the next roundabout to join the A505
• continue following the A505 to Billington Road Roundabout and take the second exit, straight onto the A4146
• continue on the A4146 to Kelly’s Kitchen Roundabout and turn right to rejoin the A5 heading back towards the Flying Fox Roundabout

Fo the southbound diversion follow the above diversion in reverse.

View diversion map.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on ourdaily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We previously informed you that we would be carrying out LED lighting upgrade surveys along the A12 between junctions 11 and 16.

Based on these surveys, we are pleased to inform you that as part of our efforts to reduce carbon emissions from roadside lighting, we’ll be carrying out street lighting upgrades to LED versions on this section of the A12.

LED lights are better for the environment and use far less energy to produce the same amount of light. They also last longer and require less maintenance, meaning fewer road closures to fix lighting in the future and more importantly, safer roads for everyone.

We plan to carry out these surveys over two phases.

The first phase will be carried out over four nights starting on Monday 16 December 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024.

We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am on weeknights only, weather conditions permitting.

The second phase will be carried out in January 2025. We will notify you about the second phase dates at the appropriate time.

Closures and Diversions

To carry out the LED lighting installations safely, we will need to close exit and entry slips between junction 13 and 16 of the A12, and divert traffic as follows 

Monday 16 December, 9pm to Tuesday 17 December, 5am

• A12 junction 15 northbound exit slip
• Continue to Junction 16 and turn around. Exit at Junction 15 for alternative local routes.

A12 junction 15 northbound exit slip diversion route

Monday 16 December, 9pm to Tuesday 17 December, 5am

• A12 junction 15 northbound entry slip
• Turn around at Junction 15 and travel southbound to Junction 13. Exit at Junction 13 onto Roman Road (B1002) and re-enter the A12 northbound.

A12 junction 15 northbound entry slip diversion route

Tuesday 17 December, 9pm to Wednesday 18 December, 5am

• A12 junction 15 southbound exit slip
• Continue to Junction 13. Exit at Junction 13 onto Roman Road and return southbound to Junction 15 for alternative local routes.

A12 junction 15 southbound exit slip diversion route

Tuesday 17 December, 9pm to Wednesday 18 December, 5am

• A12 junction 15 southbound entry slip
• Travel to Junction 16 and turn around to continue northbound on the A12.

A12 junction 15 southbound entry slip diversion route

Wednesday 18 December, 9pm to Thursday 19 December, 5am

• A12 junction 16 northbound exit slip
• Continue to Junction 17 and return southbound to Junction 16. Exit at Junction 16 for alternative local routes.

A12 junction 16 northbound exit slip diversion route

Wednesday 18 December, 9pm to Thursday 19 December, 5am

• A12 junction 16 northbound entry slip
• Turn around at Junction 15. Re-enter the A12 and continue your journey northbound.

A12 junction 16 northbound entry slip diversion route

Thursday 19 December, 9pm to Friday 20 December, 5am

• A12 junction 16 northbound entry slip
• Turn around at Junction 15. Re-enter the A12 and continue your journey northbound.

A12 junction 16 northbound entry slip diversion route

Thursday 19 December, 9pm to Friday 20 December, 5am

• A12 junction 16 southbound exit slip
• Continue to Junction 15 and return northbound to Junction 16. Exit at Junction 16 for alternative local routes.

A12 junction 16 southbound exit slip diversion route

Thursday 19 December, 9pm to Friday 20 December, 5am

• A12 junction 13 southbound exit slip
• Continue to Junction 12. Access alternative local routes via Roman Road (B1002).

A12 junction 13 southbound exit slip 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.

We previously advised that we will be carrying out LED lighting upgrades along the A12 between junctions 17 and 23. While the majority of the LED installation work has been completed, we still have the southbound exit and entry slips for junction 18 to complete. We have also identified entry and exit slips in between junctions 22 and 23 of the A12 (northbound and southbound) which require urgent LED lighting installations.

LED lights are better for the environment and use far less energy to produce the same amount of light. They also last longer and require less maintenance, meaning fewer road closures to fix lighting in the future and more importantly, safer roads for everyone.

We plan to carry out these lighting upgrades over two nights from Monday 16 December to Wednesday 18 December 2024. We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting. 

Closures and diversions

To carry out the LED lighting installations safely, we will need to close exit and entry slips between junction 17 and 23 of the A12, and divert traffic as follows:

Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 northbound exit slip on to Oak Road between junction 22 and 23 – Map A

• Follow the A12 northbound and exit at junction 23
• Turn onto the B1024
• Enter the A12 southbound via the entry slip at junction 23
• Exit at Rivenhall End southbound exit slip

A12 northbound exit slip on to Oak Road between junction 22 and 23 diversion map

Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 northbound entry slip off Oak Road onto the A12 between junction 22 and 23

• Follow Henry Dixon Road to the southbound entry slip
• Continue on the southbound A12
• Exit at junction 22 southbound
• Turn around on the B1389 and rejoin the A12 northbound

A12 northbound entry slip onto the A12 from Oak Road closure and diversion map

Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 junction 18 southbound exit slip

• Continue on the A12 southbound and turn around at junction 17

A12 junction 18 southbound exit slip closure and diversion map 

Monday 16 December to Tuesday 17 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 junction 18 southbound entry slip

• Turnaround at junction 19 using Boreham Interchange and then General Lane Roundabout
• Continue your journey southbound on the A12

A12 junction 18 southbound entry slip closure and diversion map

Tuesday 17 December to Wednesday 18 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 southbound exit slip onto Oak Road via Rivenhall End between junction 22 and 23

• Continue to junction 22 southbound exit slip
• Exit and turn around at junction 22 northbound entry slip 
• Follow the A12 northbound to the Rivenhall northbound exit slip

A12 southbound exit slip onto Oak Road via Rivenhall End between junction 22 and 23 closure and diversion map

Tuesday 17 December to Wednesday 18 December between 9pm and 5am
A12 southbound entry slip off Oak Road via Rivenhall End between junction 22 and 23

• Follow Henry Dixon Road
• Take the A12 northbound to junction 23
• Turn onto the B1024
• Enter the A12 southbound via the junction 23 entry slip

A12 southbound entry slip off Oak Road via Rivenhall End between junction 22 and 23 closure and diversion map

We're planning to carry out road surface repair work on the A12 northbound junction 20a to 20b.

Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights on:

• Thursday 12 December and Saturday 14 December 2024. 
• We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A12 northbound junction between 20a to 20b and divert traffic as follows:

• Take the exit at junction 20a and proceed onto Bury Lane.
• Take the first left onto The Street (B1137).
• After approximately half a mile at the roundabout, take the first exit and then turn left to rejoin the A12 northbound at junction 20b.

Diversion routes

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.

We are planning to carry out resurfacing work over five nights between Monday 20 January and Saturday 25 January 2025. We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A12 northbound between junctions 23 and 24 and divert traffic driving towards Marks Tey as follows:

• Exit at junction 23
• Continue straight on B1024 (London Road)
• Merge onto High Street, then Feering Hill and back onto London Road
• Rejoin the A12 at junction 24, where the diversion ends

Diversion route

A12 northbound junction 23 to 24 - resurfacing diversion map

We are planning to repair the road surface on the A12 northbound between junction 23 to 25. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface. 

We aim to complete this work over three nights from Wednesday 8 January to Saturday 11 January 2025. We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting. 

Closures and diversions 

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A12 northbound from junction 23 to 25 and divert traffic as follows:

If you are heading to Marks Tey:

• exit at junction 19. 
• take the first exit at Boreham Interchange onto Colchester Road. 
• take the second exit at the next roundabout onto White Hart Lane, then continue straight through the next two roundabouts. 
• at the third roundabout, take the third exit onto the A1016, then the first exit at the next roundabout to stay on the A1016. 
• at the following roundabout, take the first exit onto the A131

View diversion map.

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.

We’re surveying the east and westbound A120 between Galleys Roundabout and Mark Farms Roundabout.

The survey will help us plan road improvements in this area.

Closures and diversions

We'll work overnight (8pm to 6am) for four nights from Monday 13 January 2025 to Friday 17 January 2025.

To work safely, we'll need to close the A120 between Galleys Roundabout and Mark Farm Roundabout.

We'll use the following diversions.

Eastbound diversion - Monday 13 January 2025 to Wednesday 15 January 2025:

• from A120 Panners Interchange, follow the A131 eastbound to junction 19 of the A12 (Generals Lane Roundabout)
• continue on the A12 eastbound to Marks Tey Interchange (junction 25)

Eastbound diversion map.

Westbound diversion - Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Friday 17 January 2025:

• from junction 25 (Marks Tey Interchange) of the A12, travel westbound to junction 19 (Generals Lane Roundabout)
• at junction 19, exit on to the A131 and travel westbound to A120 Panners Interchange

Westbound diversion map.

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.

We are planning road surface repair work on the A14 westbound junction 47 to 46. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights from Monday 13 January to Wednesday 15 January 2025. We will work overnight between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 westbound between junction 47 to 46 and divert traffic as follows:

• exit at junction 47
• at the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A1088
• at the Woolpit Interchange, take the first exit to stay on the A1088
• take the first left turn onto Norton Road heading south, passing Tostock Animal Parks
• at the T-junction, turn right onto The Street and merge onto the A14 where the diversion ends

View diversion map.

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.

We're resurfacing the A14 eastbound between junctions 38 and 40 over three nights between 9 and 12 December 2024.

Closures and diversions

To work safely, we'll close the A14 between junctions 38 and 40 overnight (8pm to 6am).

We'll divert traffic to:

• exit at junction 38 onto the A11
• continue up towards Thetford
• at Thetford Roundabout take the third exit onto London Road and then turn left onto Elveden Road
• turn right onto the A134 and continue down to rejoin the A14 at junction 43

Diversion route map.

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 site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re planning to carry out essential maintenance work on a section of the A421 between the A603 (Cardington Road) / A421 Roundabout and the Black Cat Roundabout.

Once completed, this work will enhance road safety and provide a smoother, more clearly defined road surface for drivers.

Work schedule

The maintenance work is scheduled to take place over two weeks, from Monday 13 January 2025 to Saturday 25 January 2025.

We will work week nights only, between 8pm and 6am, subject to weather conditions.

Road Closures and Diversions

To ensure safety during the work, the A421 eastbound will be closed between:

•  the A603 / A421 Roundabout and the Black Cat Roundabout.

A diversion route will be in place as follows:

• Exit the A421 at the A603 / A421 Roundabout, taking the 4th exit onto the A603.
• Follow the A603 (Bedford / Sandy Road) to Sandy Roundabout.
• At Sandy Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A1 and continue to the Black Cat Roundabout to rejoin your journey.

Diversion route map

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this essential maintenance and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We had earlier advised of urgent resurfacing work on the A47 Cucumber Lane Roundabout for four nights, starting on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Due to cold temperatures, we stopped work after 19 November. We will be returning to complete this work from Monday 9 December to Wednesday 11 December 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

Closures

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 from Acle roundabout to Postwick.

Diversions

Eastbound traffic:

• If you are driving eastbound,
• Join the A146
• Then join the A143 into Great Yarmouth
• Rejoin the A47

Westbound traffic:

• If you are driving westbound
• Drive eastbound to Great Yarmouth
• Join the A143 then the A146 towards Norwich
• Rejoin the A47

View diversion routes map

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.

We're surveying the A47 between junctions 19 and 20. This will determine what improvements are required to the carriageway in this area. 

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Thursday 12 December and Saturday 14 December 2024.

We'll work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting. 

Closures

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 between junctions 19 and 20, and divert traffic as follows:

Diversions

Eastbound

If you are travelling eastbound on the A47 and wish to get to junction 20:

• leave the A47 at junction 15 onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
• turn left onto Fletton Parkway (A1139) and follow to Eye Roundabout
• turn left onto Paston Parkway (A15) and continue until rejoining the A47 at junction 20

Westbound

If you are travelling westbound on the A47:

• leave the A47 at junction 20 and follow the same diversion route as above, but in reverse
• rejoin the A47 at junction 15 to continue westbound or travel eastbound back to junction 19

Diversion route map.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on ourdaily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

There will be temporary traffic lights in place on the eastbound carriageway of the A47 at King's Lynn between Pullover roundabout and Shoreboat roundabout from 8.30am until 4pm on Sunday 15 December.

The lights will be in place to ensure the safety of police officers who will be completing enquiries.

This may cause a slight delay to your journey. Please allow extra time. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

We carried out junction improvement works earlier this year and we now plan to carry out remedial works on the A47 at the Necton junction. 

This work includes sign replacements, drainage and verge work and will ensure the A47 continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition.

We plan to complete this work over three nights between Wednesday 4 December and Saturday 7 December 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting. 

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will have lane closures with multi-way traffic lights at the Necton crossroads.

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 website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re planning resurfacing work between the A47 Newcut Roundabout and Black Drove (Thorney Toll). Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Monday 16 December and Wednesday 18 December. We will work between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting. 

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 between Newcut Roundabout and Black Drove and divert traffic as follows:

For motorway traffic:

• travel on the A47 heading towards Peterborough
• turn around at Oversley Lodge Roundabout and follow the A47
• at Littlewood Roundabout, take the second exit to stay on the A47
• at Welland Road Roundabout, take the second exit to continue on the A47
• at Dogsthorpe Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A15 Paston Parkway
• at Eye Roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the A1139 Frank Perkins Parkway / Fletton Parkway
• continue on the A1139 to join the A1(M)
• take the southbound exit at A1(M) junction 17 and continue southbound to the A1307 slip road
• at Spittals Interchange, take the first exit onto the A141
• continue on the A14 (March Road) until you reach the A47 which is where the diversion ends

View the motorway traffic diversion map.

For non-motorway traffic:

• from A1139 Fletton Parkway Junction 3, follow the A1260 and join the A15 through Yaxley
• continue on the A15 London Road to Norman Cross
• at Norman Cross, take the second exit onto the B1043
• turn left to stay on the B1043
• at Yards End Roundabout, take the second exit to remain on the B1043
• continue on the B1043 to Ermine Street and take the exit onto the A1307
• at Spittals Interchange on the A1307, follow the slip road to join the main diversion route

View the non-motorway diversion map.

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.

We're surveying the A47 between Dogsthorpe Roundabout and Eye Green Roundabout to check the condition of the road. This helps us plan future maintenance.

We'll work overnight (8pm to 6am) for four nights from Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January 2025.

Closures and diversions

To work safely, we'll close the A47 and divert traffic at the following dates and locations:

20 to 21 January 2025 - A47 Dogsthorpe Roundabout to Welland Road Roundabout 

Diversion

If you want to travel eastbound on the A47 to Eye Green:

• exit at junction 20, Dogsthorpe Roundabout onto Paston Parkway (A15)
• at Eye Roundabout, take the first exit onto Eye Road (A1139) to rejoin the A47 at Littlewood Roundabout

If you want to travel westbound on the A47 to Dogsthorpe roundabout, follow this diversion in reverse.

A47 Dogsthorpe Roundabout to Welland Road Roundabout diversion route.

21 to 24 January 2025 - A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Eye Green Roundabout

Diversion

If you want to travel eastbound on the A47 through Thorney:

• exit at junction 20, Dogsthorpe Roundabout onto Paston Parkway (A15)
• at Eye Roundabout, turn right onto Frank Perkins Parkway (A1139) and then exit at junction 3a onto the A605
• continue on the A605 and follow to the A141
• join the A141 northbound before rejoining the A47 at Guyhirn Roundabout. 

If you want to travel westbound through Thorney, follow this diversion in reverse.

A47 Welland Road Roundabout to Eye Green Roundabout diversion route.

We're planning to renew the bridge joints on the M11 northbound between junctions 6 and 7.

This will ensure the M11 continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition. 

We plan to complete this work over two nights between:

• Saturday 14 December and Monday 16 December 2024.
• We will work between 10pm and 5am only, weather permitting. 

Closures and diversions 

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the M11 between junctions 6 and 7, and divert traffic as follows: 

• If you wishing to travel northbound on the M11,
• Exit at junction 6 onto the M25 eastbound.
• Continue on the M25 to junction 25.
• Exit onto the A10 and turn right onto the A414 at Hailey Interchange.
• Follow the A414 and rejoin the M11 at junction 7. 

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.