A14 - Police led incident

The A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk is closed in both directions between J56 and J57 near Ipswich due to a Suffolk Police led incident. 

Suffolk police are leading the response with National Highways contractors en route to assist. 

The diversion route for this closure runs in both directions between J55 (near Copdock) and J58 (near Bucklesham).

Police investigation work is underway. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs.

• Exit the A14 at J58 and take the A1156 Felixstowe Road.
• At the roundabout with the A1189 take the second exit.
• At the Woodbridge Road Roundabout take the first exit on to the A1214
• Remain on the A1214 around Ipswich to re-join the A14 at J55 Copdock Roundabout.

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

• Exit the A14 at J55 Copdock Roundabout and follow the A1214 around Ipswich to Woodbridge Road Roundabout.
• At the roundabout take the second exit on to the A1189.
• Follow the A1189 to Felixstowe Road A1156 roundabout.
• At the roundabout go straight over and travel along the A1156 Felixstowe Road to re-join the A14 at J58.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our regional 'X' feed.

Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.