Major roads around Ipswich hit by three crashes causing severe delays
Three separate crashes have brought traffic to a standstill around Ipswich this morning, with both the A12 and A14 affected by closures and delays.
Why it matters: Morning commuters are facing significant disruption, with multiple road closures forcing traffic onto alternative routes.
The latest:
- An overturned lorry has closed the A12 southbound near Copdock
- Two further crashes on the A14 westbound have led to closures near Sproughton and Wherstead
- Suffolk Police are at the scenes of all three incidents
- National Highways warns the A12 recovery operation will be "complex" as the lorry has "come to rest on its side on the verge"
Diversion details: Drivers heading south on the A12 are being directed to:
- At Copdock Mill Interchange take the A1214 to Ipswich and continue to the signalised junction with the A1071
- At the junction turn left and follow the A1071 to the roundabout with the B1113
- At the roundabout take the first exit and follow the B1113 through Washbrook and Copdock to rejoin the A12 southbound at Junction 32B Bentley
Impact: The southbound carriageway looks set to be closed for most of rush hour, with knock-on effects also affecting the A14 westbound near the Copdock Interchange.
The bottom line: Multiple incidents across Ipswich's road network have created significant disruption, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes or expect lengthy delays.
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