National Highways A14 diversion map contains made-up places
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 11:32 · Archive
National Highways has released a diversion map for A14 roadworks that includes non-existent Suffolk place names and mislocates real villages.
National Highways has released a diversion map for roadworks on the A14 near Claydon that has left drivers confused due to multiple geographical errors. The map is for works scheduled to close the carriageway between Junction 51 and Junction 52 for three nights from Tuesday, November 3, between 8pm and 6am, with traffic diverted via the A134 and A1071.
The map includes non-existent Suffolk place names such as Nemford, Thurston Newtown and Ehoswelt, and also features a place called Gipping. Real villages have been misplaced, with Hemingstone repositioned across the other side of the B1113 near Burstall rather than near Barham and Coddenham, where it actually lies.
Drivers and local councils have raised concerns about the inaccuracies. One driver questioned whether the A14 appeared to go in two directions from Junction 51 westbound, and noted that Bramford does not actually have a junction onto the A14 as shown. Another pointed out that drivers approach Barham before Claydon, contrary to the map's representation.
How it is being reported
- Confusing A14 diversion map appears to rewrite Suffolk geographyNational Highways new map of a diversion route for works on the A14 near Claydon has left drivers baffled as it appears to change Suffolk's geography.East Anglian Daily Times · 24 Oct, 10:57
- Confusing A14 diversion map appears to rewrite Suffolk geographyNational Highways new map of a diversion route for works on the A14 near Claydon has left drivers baffled as it appears to change Suffolk's geography.Ipswich Star · 24 Oct, 10:57
In this story: National Highways · A14 · Suffolk · Claydon · Junction 51 · Junction 52 · Bramford Parish Council
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