Delays as 20-mile stretch of A14 remains closed due to overrunning roadworks
National Highways has said the eastbound carriageway of the major route is shut between junction 43 for Bury St Edmunds and junction 49 for Stowmarket.
A spokesman for National Highways said: "Resurfacing is delayed, and the road may remain closed throughout the morning.
UPDATE#A14 eastbound between J43 #BuryStEdmunds and J49 #Stowmarket in Suffolk ROAD CLOSED Due to overnight roadworks which are taking longer to complete than planned, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. pic.twitter.com/RrqTyvSZ7N
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) July 18, 2025
"We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause."
National Highways is current carrying out planned works on the major route in west Suffolk.
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While the A14 is closed, engineers will carry out resurfacing, renewal of road markings and replacement of traffic signs.
A diversion route remains in place while the stretch of road is closed.
Exit A14 at junction 43 (Bury St Edmunds)
Travel along the A143 to Scole
Then south on the A140 to junction 51 (Beacon Hill)
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