Lane one westbound of the A14 Orwell Bridge, in Ipswich, is closed due to discovering, during a routine inspection, that one of the bridge joints is in a potentially unsafe condition.

The lane closure will be in place until a temporary joint cover plate can be installed which will enable the lane closure to be removed. The lane closure will be in place until further notice.

National Highways is currently working on a schedule of works which will be communicated in due course.

We appreciate the impact this will have on the local community but taking this course of action is necessary to ensure all road users remain safe whilst travelling. All work will be carried out overnight when traffic levels are at their lowest, to cause the least possible disruption.

Closure information

Lane one westbound on A14 Orwell Bridge will be closed until further notice. There will be no diversion in place as lane two will still be in use.

How to find out more

For the latest information on planned closures of the bridge, please visit the dedicated scheme website at www.nationalhighways.co.uk/Orwellbridge If you would like any further information on the scheme, please feel free to contact the Highways Agency  on 0300 123 5000, or by email at info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

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