A14 to be closed for two months for maintenance work to be carried out

Maintenance works is set to start early next month on the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and junction 55 (Copdock interchange).

It will result on the dual carriageway being closed from 8pm to 6am week nights from Monday, September 9, for approximately two months.

It was due to start on Tuesday, August 27, but National Highways have put it back for two weeks.

A public information event about the upcoming is taking place between 4pm and 7pm today, Wednesday, August 21.

This will provide an opportunity for residents to ask members of the project team any questions. The full address for the event is Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton.

To carry out the work safely National Highways will need to close the A14 between junction 52 (Claydon) and junction 55 (Copdock interchange) in both directions but not simultaneously.

While the A14 is closed eastbound, traffic will exit at junction 52 (Claydon), travel along the B1113 through Bramford and Sproughton, then along the A1071 and A1214 to rejoin the A14 at Copdock roundabout. Westbound traffic will follow the above diversion but in reverse.

A map of the diversion can be found above.

To find out more about the scheme, visit the dedicated website page at: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east/a14-ipswich-junction-52-claydon-to-junction-55-copdock-interchange/