Roadworks bring diversions and congestion to A14 and A12
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 11:00 · Archive
Stretches of the A14 and A12 in East Anglia are closed for improvements, causing diversions and congestion.
The A14 eastbound is closed between junctions 43 in Bury St Edmunds and junction 51 near Needham Market as part of a £20 million improvement scheme. Truck drivers have criticised the diversions created by the roadworks, citing congestion issues. National Highways has warned HGVs against parking at St Saviour's Interchange.
Separately, the A12 is subject to overnight northbound closures between junctions 19 and 25, with 23-mile diversions in place. These closures began on 9 October as part of National Highways works in Essex and are expected to continue for weeks.
How it is being reported
- A12 drivers facing WEEKS of delays with 23-mile diversion in placeA12 drivers face 23-mile diversions as overnight northbound closures between junctions 19 and 25 begin on October 9 during National Highways works in Essex.Ipswich Star · 8 Oct, 10:23
- Stretch of A14 closed as part of £20M upgrade projectThe A14 eastbound will be closed between junction 43 in Bury St Edmunds and junction 51 near Neeedham Market as part of a £20 million improvement project.East Anglian Daily Times · 8 Oct, 07:10
- 'Nightmare' A14 roadworks leaves us with nowhere to go says frustrated truckersTruck drivers criticise A14 roadworks diversions near Bury St Edmunds amid congestion, as National Highways warns HGVs against parking at St Saviour’s Interchange.East Anglian Daily Times · 8 Oct, 06:00
In this story: A14 · A12 · Bury St Edmunds · Needham Market · National Highways · St Saviour's Interchange
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