East - Road maintenance work

We’re going to be carrying out resurfacing on the A1 northbound between junction 17 and Stibbington. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.  

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Monday 9 September to Wednesday 11 September 2024. We will work between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.    

Closures and diversions 

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 northbound between junction 17 and Stibbington, and divert traffic as detailed below:

Northbound traffic will be diverted off the A1 at junction 17 and travel east on Fletton Parkway, exiting the Fletton Parkway onto the Nene Parkway. Continue on the Nene Parkway until the Thorpe Road interchange. At the Thrope Wood interchange take the first exit onto the A47 and travel westbound to the roundabout. At the roundabout continue until the second roundabout, before rejoining the A1.  

As part of our effort to reduce carbon emissions from roadside lighting, we’ll be carrying out surveys to help us upgrade the street lighting on the A12 between junctions 11 and 12 to LED. 

LED lights are better for the environment and use far less energy to produce the same amount of light. They also last longer and require less maintenance, meaning fewer road closures to fix lighting in the future and more importantly, safer roads for everyone. 

We plan to carry out these surveys over five nights starting on Monday 2 September 2024 to Saturday 7 September 2024. We will work overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather conditions permitting.  

Closures and diversions 

To carry out the surveys safely, we will need to close the A12 exit and entry slips between junctions 11 and 12, and divert traffic as detailed below: 

Diversion routes

A12 northbound junction 11 entry slip – lane closure:

A12 northbound junction 12 exit slip – lane closure: 

A12 northbound junction 12 entry slip – diversion: 

A12 southbound junction 12 exit slip - lane closure: 

A12 southbound junction 12 entry slip diversion: 

We are planning to carry out essential bridge survey’s on the A1(M) at junction 9, Letchworth Gate interchange. The purpose of the bridge survey is to carry out various extensive tests on both bridges at the Letchworth Gate interchange.

We plan to begin working here between Monday 12 August and Monday 4 November 2024. We will work weeknights only, between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

This will ensure the A1M bridge at junction 9 continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1(M) at Letchworth interchange between the entry and exit slips at junction 9, and divert traffic as follows:

Traffic travelling on the A1(M) will be diverted through the up and over slip roads and back onto the A1(M) in both directions.

Diversion map

We’re carrying out road surface repairs and road marking renewal on the A11 between Elveden and Thetford. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 September. We'll work between 8pm to 6am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A11 between Elveden to Thetford in both directions, but not at the same time, and divert traffic as follows:

Northbound closures, Monday 16 September, 8pm to 6am

If you're travelling northbound:

• Exit the A11 at Fiveways Roundabout onto the A1065 towards Mundford
• At the A134/A1065 Roundabout, take the third exit onto A134
• Continue to the Munford Road Roundabout and rejoin the A11 

Southbound closures, Tuesday 17 September, 8pm to 6am

Southbound traffic will follow the diversion in reverse.

Diversion routes map

We'll be carrying out drainage surveys on the A47 between East Winch and West Bilney. This will determine what improvements are required to the drainage system in the area.

We plan to complete this work over 12 nights between Monday 2 September to Tuesday 17 September 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6pm on weeknights only, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will be operating a temporary 2-way traffic signal as well as multi-way signals when required for Common Road, Station Road, Walton Road and Paws Lane which join the A47.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and apologise for any noise and disturbance caused by our work.

A large transformer is being transported on Sunday 15 September by road from Kings Lynn Port to National Grid’s substation in Norwich, to allow National Grid to provide renewable energy to homes and businesses.  

The transformer weighs over 178 tonnes and 58 metres long. Due to the abnormal size, the vehicle moving them will be escorted by the police. As the load will move very slowly at 10mph, the police may temporarily hold traffic where necessary to allow the abnormal load to safely progress. 

Due to the complexity of moving an abnormal load of this size, there will be disruption on the A47 between Kings Lynn and Norwich on Sunday 15 September, so please plan ahead.  

The abnormal load convoy is expected to leave the King Lynn Port at around 8am and travel eastbound using the A47 eastbound carriageway.  

The abnormal load will leave the A47 at Ipswich Road Interchange at around midday to complete its journey on local roads. 

Please note, all timings are subject to change depending on progress. The A47 westbound carriageway is not affected and will remain open to all traffic.  

To ensure there are minimal delays, some activities will be carried out ahead of the abnormal load being moved, including the removal of some road signs. 

If you have any questions about the movement, please contact National Grid on 0800 319 6186. 

We are carrying out essential resurfacing on the A120 between Milles Lane and BP Garage Bradwell. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.

We plan to complete this work over three nights between Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September. We will work between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A120 between Milles Lane and BP Garage Bradwell and divert traffic as detailed below:

Traffic travelling on the A12 wishing to join the A120 (Coggeshall Road) at Marks Tey roundabout will continue on the A12 and exit at the Chelmsford Bypass. Traffic will then turn right at the next two roundabouts onto the A131 and continue on the A131 until reaching the Great Notley Bypass. Turn right at the roundabout to rejoin the A120 (Braintree Bypass) eastbound or turn left to continue westbound on the A120. To continue to Milles Lane, traffic will follow the A120 from Braintree Bypass to Marks Farm roundabout and turn right onto Coggeshall Road (A120).

Traffic on the A120 wanting to travel westbound from the BP Garage Bradwell will need to go eastbound to Marks Tey roundabout and then follow the diversion from the A12 as above.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We are planning to carry out resurfacing on the slip road of the A47 to Long Lane roundabout at Longwater. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over three nights between Thursday 19 September 2024 and Tuesday 24 September 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will close the exit slip of the A47 to Long Lane, and divert traffic as follows:

Main diversion

If you want to exit the A47 at Longwater interchange:

• stay on the A47
• exit westbound at Church Lane roundabout.
• take the fourth exit to return to the A47 eastbound
• continue until exiting at Longwater interchange.

Main diversion route map.

Local Diversion for vehicles under 7.5 tonnes

If you are traveling eastbound on the A47:

• stay on the A47
• exit at Watton Road interchange
• turn right at the roundabout onto Watton Road.
• take the first right onto Stocks Hill
• continue through Harts Lane until rejoining at Long Lane.

Local diversion (vehicles under 7.5 tonnes) route map.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re carrying out surfacing repair work to the M11 northbound carriageway between junctions 10 and 11. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 September. We will work between 8pm and 6am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the M11 northbound between junctions 10 and 11 and divert traffic as follows:

Drivers will be diverted off the M11 at junction 10 to travel west along the A505 to Royston, to then join the A10 eastbound before rejoining the M11 at junction 11.

We’re refreshing the road markings on the A120 Marks Farm  Roundabout. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, better-defined road surface.

We plan to complete this work over one night on Friday 20 September. We will work between 8pm to 6am, weather permitting.

Diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A120 between Marks Farm Roundabout and Galleys Corner Roundabout, and divert traffic as follows:

• Eastbound traffic will be diverted off the A12 at junction 25
• travel south on the A12 to junction 19 at Boreham
• Drivers will then leave the A12 at junction 19
• head northwards on the A131
• rejoin the eastbound A120 at Panners Interchange. 

Westbound traffic will use the diversion in reverse.  

There will be 4-way traffic lights on Marks Farm roundabout.

Diversion map

We will be carrying out resurfacing on the A47 Crowland Road Roundabout in Eye Green near Peterborough. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.

We plan to complete this work over two nights between Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 September 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am only, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

Eastbound traffic:

• If travelling from Welland Road Roundabout, follow the A47 to Dogsthorpe Roundabout and take the A15 eastbound towards Eye Roundabout.
• At Eye Roundabout, take the A1139 (Fletton Parkway) southbound and then merge onto the A605 (Stanham Way).
• At the Flaxley Road Roundabout, take the first exit and carry on along the A605 eastbound.
• Follow the A605 eastbound towards the A141 (March Road). Take the A141 northbound to rejoin the A47. 

Westbound traffic: Follow the same diversion as above, but in reverse.

Local diversion

• Traffic wishing to travel from Crowland Road North to Crowland Road South will turn onto Green Road
• continue until White Post Road junction.
• Turn onto White Post Road southbound
• continue until Littlewood roundabout.
• Take the A1139 towards the next roundabout and join Peterborough Road towards the High Street.
• Follow the High Street towards Crowland Road.

Traffic wishing to travel from Crowland Road South to Crowland Road North will follow the same diversion as above, but in reverse.

If you want to travel from Crowland Road South to Crowland Road North follow the same diversion as above, but in reverse.

Diversion maps

We are planning to carry out resurfacing on the A47 between Pullover Roundabout and Saddlebow Interchange. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over five nights between Thursday 26 September to Thursday 3 October 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 between Pullover Roundabout and Saddlebow Interchange, and divert traffic as follows:

Eastbound Closure - 26 September and 1 October only

If you are travelling eastbound from Wisbech,

• Take the A1101 from Wisbech Roundabout and stay on the A1101 to Outwell
• From Outwell, take the A1122 (Wisbech Road) towards Downham Market
• Then turn left onto the A10 northbound towards Kings Lynn
• At Hardwick Roundabout, turn right to rejoin the A47 eastbound

Westbound Closure - 27 September, 30 September and 2 October only

If you are travelling westbound, follow the same diversion as above, in reverse, but at Wisbech Roundabout, take the A47 eastbound to Pullover Roundabout.

We’re planning to carry out surface renewal on the A47 between Swaffham to Dereham. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface.

We plan to complete this work over four nights between Monday 23 to Thursday 27 September. We will work between 8pm to 6am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 between Swaffham to Dereham and divert traffic as follows

Westbound diversion

If you are traveling westbound:

• Leave the A47 at Toftwood Interchange
• Follow the A1075 / A11 (Thetford Bypass) to Thetford
• Then head west to the A134 Mundford Road Roundabout.
• At this roundabout, head north on the A134 / A1065 to Swaffham Interchange
• Continue your journey on the A47 westbound or eastbound to Norwich Rd Roundabout.

Eastbound diversion

If you are traveling eastbound, follow the same diversion above in reverse route.

View Diversion Route Map

Diversion routes will be clearly signed. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We plan to carry out flooding prevention work on the A1 between Wyboston and the Black Cat Roundabout with the A421. The work includes repairing culverts to prevent flooding to properties southbound of the A1.

We plan to complete this work over 4 weeks between Monday 23 September and Friday 18 October 2024. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights, weather permitting. 

We will also require one weekend overnight closure from Friday 4 October to Monday 7 October 2024 working between 10pm and 5am each day. 

Closures and diversions  

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 southbound at the exit to Wyboston and divert traffic as follows: 

If you wish to travel southbound,

• Follow the A428 east and then take a right at the roundabout heading south on Barford Road.
• Continue south to rejoin the A1 southbound at the Tempsford entry slip road.

If you wish to travel west on the A421 and for local access to Roxton via the Black Cat Roundabout,

• Cross the A1 at Tempsford and rejoin the A1 northbound to the Black Cat Roundabout.