A14 eastbound to close for resurfacing and bridge repairs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

The A14 eastbound will close between Needham Market and Claydon from November 3 to 5 for resurfacing and bridge joint repairs.

The A14 eastbound will be closed between junction 51 at Needham Market and junction 52 for Claydon from 8pm until 6am each night from Tuesday, November 3, to Thursday, November 5. National Highways said the closure is needed for resurfacing and bridge joint repairs, with the work subject to suitable weather conditions.

Despite the short stretch of road being closed, the official diversion is expected to take around 90 minutes. The lengthy route is needed because diverted traffic must follow main roads suitable for larger vehicles, including HGVs. Drivers will be directed west along the A14 from junction 51 to junction 44 at Bury St Edmunds before joining the A134, then follow the A134 south towards Sudbury before joining the A1071 and heading back towards Ipswich, where traffic will rejoin the A14 at junction 55.

National Highways has advised motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

How it is being reported

• Drivers to face 90-minute diversion as A14 closed for worksThe A14 eastbound will be closed between Claydon and Needam Market at the start of November.East Anglian Daily Times · 26 Oct, 15:54
• Drivers to face 90-minute diversion as A14 closed for worksThe A14 eastbound will be closed between Claydon and Needam Market at the start of November.Ipswich Star · 26 Oct, 15:54

In this story: A14 · Needham Market · Claydon · Bury St Edmunds · Sudbury · Ipswich · National Highways

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