East - Maintenance schemes
Road maintenance work taking place in the East region.
Read about the latest road maintenance work in the east in the 'Project information area' below.
Project information
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You can view more details about the maintenance schemes taking place in the East below:
A1 Brampton Hut Roundabout maintenance - 28 September to 23 November 2026
Lane closure
For our safety and yours, we'll close one lane on Brampton Hut Roundabout during the day throughout our work.
Road closures
Monday 28 September to Wednesday 14 October - A1 Northbound exit slip and entry road into services
Closed overnight (9.30pm - 5am) Monday to Friday. The exit from the services will remain open.
Diversion -
- continue north and exit the A1 at Alconbury (B1043)
- re-join the A1 southbound to exit at Brampton Hut Interchange
A1 northbound exit slip diversion map.
Monday 28 September to Friday 16 October - A141 eastbound link between A14 junction 21 and Brampton Hut Roundabout
Closed overnight (9.30pm - 5am) Monday to Friday.
Diversion -
- join the A14 westbound at junction 21
- travel west to junction 16 (Catworth Interchange) and re-join the A14 eastbound
- travel east on A14 towards junction 23 (Ermine St Interchange), exit and return westbound
- at A14 junction 22 join the A1 northbound and exit the A1 at Alconbury (B1043)
- re-join the A1 southbound to exit at Brampton Hut Interchange
A141 eastbound link diversion map.
Monday 12 October to Thursday 19 November - inner lane of Brampton Hut Roundabout (north and west quarter)
Closed overnight (9.30pm - 5am) Monday to Friday.
Diversion -
If you want to join A1 northbound or A141 eastbound towards Huntingdon:
- from Brampton Hut Roundabout, travel west on the A141 link towards A14 junction 21
- at the roundabout, return east on the A141 link towards Brampton Hut Roundabout
- take the A1 northbound entry slip for A141 east to Huntingdon, exit the A1 at Alconbury (B1043)
- re-join the A1 southbound to exit at Brampton Hut Interchange and join the A141 eastbound.
Inner lane of Brampton Hut Roundabout diversion map.
9.30pm Friday 23 to 5am Monday 23 November - Brampton Hut Roundabout
Full weekend closure. We'll give you more information closer to the time.
We'll give emergency vehicles access through our works.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A1(M) northbound junction 9 (Letchworth Gate Interchange) power cable replacement - 17 August to 22 September 2026
Closures
Monday 17 August to Tuesday 22 September 2026 - A1(M) junction 9 northbound exit slip
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am) weeknights only, excluding Bank Holiday Monday 31 August.
Hard shoulder and one lane northbound also closed.
Diversion -
- continue northbound on the A1(M) past junction 9 (Letchworth Gate Interchange)
- exit the A1(M) at junction 10
- re-join the A1(M) southbound
- exit at junction 9 using the southbound exit slip road
- continue to the local road network, including the A505
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A11 Fiveways Roundabout skid resistance resurfacing - 2 to 17 September 2026
We're working on:
- Fiveways Roundabout, where the A11 meets the A1101 and A1065 near Barton Mills
- A11 southbound carriageway.
We'll work overnight (9pm-4.30am) on weeknights only.
Closures - Wednesday 2 to Thursday 17 September.
At times while we work, we'll need to close:
A11 in both directions between Elveden and Red Lodge
A11 Northbound diversion-
- leave the A11 and follow the A14 eastbound
- continue through Compiegne Way to the A134 northbound
- re-join the A11 at Thetford
A11 Southbound diversion-
- leave the A11 southbound at the London/Elveden Road junction
- join the A134 at Barnham
- follow the A134 south to the A14
- take Junction 37 on the Newmarket Bypass
- re-join the A11 at Junction 38
A1101 Mildenhall Road between Fiveways Roundabout and Icklingham
Diversion - both directions
- follow the A1065 and B1112
- rejoin the A1101 at Icklingham
A1101 Mildenhall Road diversion map.
You'll still be able to travel between A1065 Brandon Road and A1101 towards Mildenhall.
We'll keep part of the roundabout open with two-way traffic lights, so you won't need a diversion.
We'll maintain access for emergency services throughout our works.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A12 junction 28 to A120 Harwich Road roundabout maintenance - 7 to 14 September 2026
Closures
7 – 8 September - A12 northbound junction 28 to junction 29
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am) each night. The junction 28 northbound entry slip road and junction 29 eastbound entry slip road to the A120 will also be closed.
Diversion:
- leave the A12 at junction 28 and join Via Urbis Romanae
- at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Axial Way
- at the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Severalls Lane
- at the next roundabout, take the second exit to continue on Severalls Lane
- turn left onto Ipswich Road (A1232)
- continue to Crown Interchange and join the A120 eastbound
A12 junction 28 to 29 northbound closure and diversion map
9 September - A12 junction 29 northbound exit slip road
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am)
Diversion:
- continue onto the A120 eastbound
- at Harwich Road roundabout, turn around and join the A120 westbound
- continue to Crown Interchange or the local road network
A12 junction 29 northbound exit slip road closure and diversion map
10 – 11 September - A120 eastbound at Crown Interchange
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am) each night.
Diversion:
- use the A120 eastbound entry slip road at Crown Interchange
continue over Crown Interchange - rejoin the A120 eastbound and continue your journey
A120 eastbound Crown Interchange closure and diversion map
14 September - A120 eastbound from Crown Interchange to the A133
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am).
Diversion:
- leave Crown Interchange onto Ipswich Road (A1232)
- at the roundabout, take the first exit onto St Andrew's Avenue
- continue to the Greenstead roundabouts and follow signs for Clingoe Hill (A133)
- continue onto Colchester Road, then Clacton Road
- turn left onto Bromley Road and continue onto Harwich Road
- at Harwich Road roundabout, join the A120 eastbound
A12 eastbound Crown Interchange to A133 closure and diversion map
To access the A133:
- continue eastbound on Colchester Road through Elmstead Market and Frating
- then join the A133 at the roundabout
These works are associated with A12 Chelmsford to Colchester maintenance.
We'll update these details once further closures and diversions are confirmed.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A12 Fryerning Lane bridge update
We're keeping two-way traffic lights on Fryerning Lane bridge while we work with the local authority on a long-term solution.
Works
We repaired bridge damage caused by a road traffic incident in 2018. Our detailed assessment shows the bridge is safe to use, but the edge beams need protection from vehicle loading.
Closures
There are no road closures. Protective barriers near both verges have narrowed the road, so the bridge cannot safely carry two-way traffic at the same time.
Diversions
There is no diversion route. Two-way traffic lights are in place to control traffic over the bridge.
Next steps
We're working with the local authority to identify a long-term solution and will share more information once the next steps are confirmed.
Diversion routes: No diversion route. Two-way traffic lights remain in place on the bridge to manage traffic safely.
A12 Lowestoft Bascule Bridge west footway closure
We’ve temporarily closed the west footway on Bascule Bridge after identifying damage to the surface.
We found a defect in the concrete at the start of the footpath which has created a trip hazard for people using the footway.
Our contractors are investigating the issue and finalising how we’ll repair it.
We’ll start work as soon as possible and re-open the footway once it’s safe to use.
Bascule Bridge remains open and fully operational. This closure only affects the west footway.
Closures
A12 Lowestoft Bascule Bridge west footway
Closed 24/7 until further notice.
Diversions
If you need to cross the bridge:
- use controlled crossing points
- safely access the east side footway
- continue your journey across the bridge
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A120 Marks Farm Roundabout to Great Notley resurfacing and road markings - 22 August to 6 September 2026
Closures and Diversion
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
A120 in both directions between Marks Farm Roundabout and Notley Green.
Closed overnight (8pm-6am).
If you're travelling westbound on the A120 via Marks Farm Roundabout:
- turn around and head back to the Marks Tey Interchange at the A12 junction 25
- at the Prince of Wales Roundabout, take the second exit onto London Road and join the A12 southbound
- continue on the A12 through Hatfield Peverel to junction 19, Boreham Interchange
- at Boreham Interchange, use Generals Lane Roundabout to join the A131 northbound
- follow the A131 northbound to the A120 Panners Interchange
- from the Panners Interchange, continue westbound on the A120 or follow signs into Braintree
If you're travelling eastbound on the A120 via Galleys Corner Roundabout:
- leave the A120 at Panners Interchange and join the A131
- continue on the A131 to the A12 at junction 19, Boreham Interchange
- at Boreham Interchange, join the A12 northbound from Generals Lane Roundabout
- continue on the A12 northbound to junction 25, Marks Tey Interchange
- at Marks Tey Interchange, re-join the A120 eastbound to continue your journey
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A120 westbound Horsley Cross weather station renewal – 7 to 11 September 2026
We're renewing the weather station on the A120 westbound at Horsley Cross.
The upgraded equipment will provide more reliable information about road conditions and help us manage the road safely during severe weather.
Closures
Monday 7 to Friday 11 September - A120 westbound at Horsley Cross
We’ll work during the day between 8am and 4pm.
To work safely, we'll place traffic management along the hatched area of the carriageway. The A120 will remain open while we complete our work.
No diversion required.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A120 Wix Bypass improvement works - 5 October to 30 October 2026
We’re planning to conduct drainage surveys on the A120 in both directions between Wix and Horsley Cross (Wix Bypass)
We'll also:
- clean the drainage system using high-pressure water (known as jetting)
- undertake CCTV works
This is to assess the condition of the drainage network to identify any defects or blockages and help inform future maintenance requirements.
Closures and Diversions
5 to 30 October (weeknights only) - A120 both directions, Wix to Horsley Cross
Closed overnight (9pm-5am).
Westbound (from Ramsey):
Traffic will be diverted from the A120 at Parkeston Roundabout taking the first exit onto Parkeston Road.
- at the roundabout take the third exit onto Main Road (B1352).
- continue until the roundabout with Oakley Road, taking the first exit onto B1414 (Oakley Road)
- at the next roundabout, turn right to remain on Oakley Road (B1414)
- continuing westbound on B1414 to Thorpe-le-Soken roundabout taking a right onto High Street and then onto Colchester Road (B1033) towards Weeley
- at the next roundabout take a second exit to continue following Colchester Road
- at Weeley Roundabout take the fourth exit onto A133 and continue until to re-join the A120
Eastbound (from Horsley Cross):
Traffic will be diverted from the A120 at Horsley Cross roundabout.
- take the first exit onto the B1035 Clacton Road towards Manningtree
- turn right onto the B1352 New Road
- continue towards Ramsey along The Walls, High Street and Harwich Road
- re-join the A120 eastbound at Ramsey roundabout or continue onto the local road network
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A14 junction 33 to junction 34 technology improvements - 8 June to autumn 2026
We'll work overnight (8pm to 6am) on weeknights only, starting Monday 8 June 2026 for around four months.
To work safely, we'll keep one lane open on the A14 but we need to close some slip roads.
Closures and diversions
Monday 8 June, and Wednesday 10 to Monday 22 June - A14 eastbound junction 33 entry slip road - closed overnight (8pm to 6am) on weeknights only.
If you want to join the A14 eastbound at junction 33:
- join the A14 westbound
- continue to junction 32 (Histon Interchange)
- turn around and re-join the A14 eastbound
A14 eastbound junction 33 (Milton Interchange) entry slip road closure and diversion map
Tuesday 9 June - A14 westbound junction 34 entry slip road - closed overnight (8pm to 6am)
If you want to join the A14 westbound at junction 34:
- continue south on the B1047
- turn onto the A1303 (Newmarket Road)
- follow the A1303 to junction 35 (Quy Interchange)
- join the A14 westbound
A14 junction 34 westbound entry slip road closure and diversion map
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
A14 westbound Tollbar Lane junction road surface grip improvements - 21 September 2026
We're resurfacing the A14 westbound at Tollbar Lane junction, near Keyston. We'll also refresh the road markings and improve the road surface grip.
One further overnight closure is planned for week commencing Monday 28 September. We'll update this information when the date is confirmed.
Closures
Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September - A14 westbound between junction 22 (Brampton) and junction 13 (Thrapston)
Closed each night (8pm-6am).
Motorway traffic diversion
If you're travelling westbound:
- leave the A14 at junction 22 (Brampton) and join the A1 northbound
- continue onto the A1(M) northbound to junction 17 (Fletton Parkway, Peterborough)
- join the A605 westbound
- follow the A605 to re-join the A14 westbound at Thrapston
Non-motorway traffic diversion
If you're travelling westbound:
- leave the A14 at junction 22 (Brampton) and join the A1 northbound
- leave the A1 at the B1043 exit in Alconbury
- follow the B1043 and A15 (London Road) towards Peterborough
- join the A1139 (Fletton Parkway), then the A605 westbound
- follow the A605 to re-join the A14 westbound at Thrapston
Emergency vehicles will have access through the works.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
A421 M1 junction 13, Brogborough to Marsh Leys road marking refresh – 20 to 27 September 2026
We’re refreshing road markings on the A421 between M1 junction 13 at Brogborough and Marsh Leys. This follows work completed last year.
Closures
Sunday 20 September – A421 eastbound between M1 junction 13 and Marsh Leys
Closed overnight (8pm-6am).
If you’re travelling eastbound from M1 junction 13:
- join the A507 eastbound
- at Clophill Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A6
- continue on the A6 to Elstow Interchange
- at the roundabout, take the second exit to re-join the A421 eastbound
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September – A421 westbound between Marsh Leys and M1 junction 13
Closed overnight (8pm-6am).
If you’re travelling westbound from Marsh Leys:
- travel east on the A421 to Elstow Interchange
- at the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A6 towards Clophill
- continue on the A6 to Clophill Roundabout
- take the third exit onto the A507 westbound
- continue on the A507 to M1 junction 13
Diversion route maps for both closures.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.
M1 Junction 11a -13 northbound safety improvements - September 2026
Closures
5 – 20 September - M1 northbound, junctions 11a to 13.
Closed overnight (9pm - 5am) on three weekends:
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
- Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September
- Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
Diversion
- leave the M1 at junction 11a and take the second exit onto the A5 Dunstable Northern Bypass
- follow the A5 to Thorn Roundabout, taking the second exit onto A5 Watling Street
- at the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the A505
- follow the A505 to Billington Road Roundabout, continuing straight onto the A4146
- follow the A4146 to Kelly's Kitchen Roundabout, taking the
- second exit back onto the A5 northbound
- take the next exit for Bletcham Roundabout, then the third exit onto Bletcham Way towards Browns Wood Roundabout
- at Browns Wood Roundabout, take the first exit onto Tongwell Street to Brinklow Roundabout
- take the third exit onto Standing Way, then the second exit at Kingston Roundabout onto the A421
- follow the A421 to M1 junction 13 and rejoin the M1 northbound
Emergency vehicles will have access through the works, with caution.
M1 northbound junction 11a to junction 13 diversion route map
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
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