A14 - Road traffic collision

County
Suffolk
Direction
Both directions
Impact
Carriageway Closure
Effect
Expect Delays

The A14 in Suffolk is closed eastbound between J44 and J45 due to a collision involving a HGV that has crossed from the westbound carriageway onto the eastbound carriageway causing a significant amount of central reservation damage, the incident occurred shortly before 07:30 this morning. 

Lane 2 (of 2) is also closed on the westbound carriageway between J45 and J44. 

Recovery services are in attendance with a crane to lift the HGV from the central reservation barrier.

Diversion Route

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs.

  • Exit the A14 at J43 and take the A134 towards Thetford.
  • Continue along the A143 until the roundabout with the A143.
  • Take the A143 signed towards Diss.
  • Continue on the A143 until the roundabout with the A140.
  • Take the A140 signed towards Ipswich.
  • Continue along the A140 to the re-join the A14 eastbound at J51 Beacon Hill Interchange.

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 www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X (Twitter) feed.

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

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