National Highways are starting the next phase of our resurfacing work on the A14 between junction 43 (Bury St Edmunds) and 47a (Woolpit). This will include resurfacing, renewal of road markings and replacement of traffic signs.

They began this work in 2024 by resurfacing the A14 eastbound between junctions 44 and 47.

They will return on Tuesday 22 April to begin the next phase of work, which will last until August 2025. They will work between 8pm and 6am, weeknights only, weather conditions permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, they'll need to close the A14 between junctions 43 and 47a including slip roads at various locations throughout the work. Traffic will be diverted as follows:

A14 westbound between junctions 47 and 44

Tuesday 22 April to Tuesday 1 July

For drivers travelling westbound:

• exit A14 at junction 51 (Beacon Hill).
• travel along the A140 towards Scole.
• then along the A143 and A134.
• to rejoin the A14 at junction 43 (Bury St Edmunds) to continue your journey.

A14 eastbound between junctions 43 and 47a

Wednesday 2 July to Thursday 7 August

For drivers travelling eastbound:

• exit A14 at junction 43 (Bury St Edmunds).
• travel along the A143 to Scole.
• then south on the A140 to junction 51 (Beacon Hill).

A map of the diversion is enclosed.

How to find out more

To find out more about the junction 43 to 47a resurfacing works, please visit their dedicated website page at: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east/a14-junction-43-bury-st-edmunds-to-47a-woolpit-resurfacing/

To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit their website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/. 

If you would like more information, please contact them on 0300 123 5000, or by email at  info@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

If you have any queries about this work, please contact them by email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk or call 0300 123 5000.