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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Orwell Bridge in Ipswich reopens after weeks of delays
Construction work on a bridge has been completed about two weeks ahead of schedule. National Highways had been replacing the expansion joints of the bridge on the A14 in Ipswich, Suffolk, since eastbound carriageway reopened on Wednesday and a 40mph speed limit was put in place for safety Amor, from National Highways, said: "I would like to thank local residents, the community, businesses and drivers for their patience while we did this work." Work had caused severe delays and congestion for some drivers who used the also led to frustrations for businesses in the area, with concerns about the effect it would have on inward investment. The westbound carriageway reopened on Monday with the road then fully reopened on work is still expected for about a week to replace a safety barrier and for other maintenance Amor added: "All has gone to plan and we worked around the clock to get things done on time."We have a 40pmh speed limit in place for safety reasons as the central reserve safety barrier is incomplete at this time."National Highways said it would review feedback following the roadworks ahead of the replacement of the eastbound joints. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A14 carriageway closed near Newmarket due to crash and oil spill
A section of the westbound A14 in Suffolk has been closed due to a crash. National Highways said the section between junction 39 for Kentford and junction 27 for west Newmarket were shut at about 12:20 BST. It said a specialist team was en-route to clear an oil spill that happened in the collision. A road sign was also damaged, it added. A traveller caught up in the congestion believed a car had smashed into the central reservation and spun across the road. There have been delays of about 30 minutes on the approach and about four miles of congestion, National Highways added. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Orwell Bridge works set to finish early
Construction work on the Orwell Bridge is set to finish two weeks ahead of schedule. National Highways has been replacing expansion joints since June, and the work has caused severe delays and congestion for some drivers near Ipswich. However, National Highways said the essential project had "progressed very well and ahead of schedule". Martin Fellows, the company's director of the east region, added: "It is very much weather dependent, but we aim to remove the contraflow in the next few days and fully open the bridge to traffic by the end of next week." Some road closures will still be in place ahead of the finishing date. On Saturday, the A14, between junctions 58 and 56, including junction 56 entry slip road, will be closed overnight, from 20:00 BST to 06:00 in the westbound direction, towards Cambridge. National Highways said there would be overnight closures in the eastbound direction between junctions 55 and 57, towards Felixstowe, from Sunday to Tuesday. It added that it would begin the process of removing the contraflow system and to get the road fully open by the end of next week. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Orwell Bridge work to finish early, says National Highways
Construction work on the Orwell Bridge is set to finish two weeks ahead of Highways has been replacing expansion joints since June, and the work has caused severe delays and congestion for some drivers near National Highways said the essential project had "progressed very well and ahead of schedule". Martin Fellows, the company's director of the east region, added: "It is very much weather dependent, but we aim to remove the contraflow in the next few days and fully open the bridge to traffic by the end of next week." Some road closures will still be in place ahead of the finishing date. On Saturday, the A14, between junctions 58 and 56, including junction 56 entry slip road, will be closed overnight, from 20:00 BST to 06:00 in the westbound direction, towards Highways said there would be overnight closures in the eastbound direction between junctions 55 and 57, towards Felixstowe, from Sunday to added that it would begin the process of removing the contraflow system and to get the road fully open by the end of next week. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Delays as 20-mile stretch of A14 remains closed due to overrunning roadworks
A 20-mile stretch of the 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. — 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. READ MORE: Thunderstorm warning issued for Suffolk 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)
