Traffic Bacton

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Current traffic around Bacton

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Bacton have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.56 miles from Bacton. CLEARED @ 18:36
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.74 miles from Bacton. CLEARED @ 18:18
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J57 Ipswich East.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.64 miles from Bacton. CLEARED @ 17:42
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J50 Stowmarket East and J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.88 miles from Bacton. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Bacton. CLEARED @ 16:48


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J45 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 19:39 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J53 Ipswich North and J55 Copdock.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 May 2026 to 05:00 on 12 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J52 Claydon.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.78 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 01:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.65 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 01:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.96 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.97 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.08 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J49 Stowmarket West and J45 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:01 on 11 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.45 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J49 Stowmarket West and J45 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J46 and J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 5.07 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J42 Bury St Edmunds West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.71 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J43 Bury St Edmunds Central.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J42 Bury St Edmunds West.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J43 Bury St Edmunds Central and J42 Bury St Edmunds West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.95 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J43 Bury St Edmunds Central.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.09 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J42 Bury St Edmunds West and J37 Newmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.95 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J40 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 6 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.89 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J40 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J41 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J41 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J40 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A47 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.35 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.8 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound between the A1075 and the junction with the A47 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A47 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.5 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.25 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J56 Ipswich Docks and J57 Ipswich East.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound at the junction with the A1075 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.94 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A134 Thetford North and the A1075 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.21 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J54 Ipswich West.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.33 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J52 Claydon.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.27 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J53 Ipswich North.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.12 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J52 Claydon.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J54 Ipswich West.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.92 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J53 Ipswich North.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 01:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 01:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.78 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.78 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A11 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.73 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.5 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.03 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.24 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.22 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J50 Stowmarket East and J49 Stowmarket West.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.38 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J47 Elmswell and J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.07 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.29 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J51 Needham Market.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.8 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.18 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.12 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.37 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.99 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.19 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.56 miles from Bacton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.1 miles from Bacton.

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Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 12 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.56 miles from Bacton.

52.15-1.08

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.74 miles from Bacton.

52.11-1.11

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J57 Ipswich East.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 12 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.64 miles from Bacton.

52.03-1.21

Location: eastbound between junctions J50 Stowmarket East and J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 12 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.88 miles from Bacton.

52.17-1.05

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Bacton.

52.03-1.1

Location: westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J45 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 19:39 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.99 miles from Bacton.

52.15-1.07

Location: eastbound between junctions J53 Ipswich North and J55 Copdock.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from Bacton.

52.09-1.12

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Bacton.

52.02-1.26

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 May 2026 to 05:00 on 12 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Bacton.

52.11-1.11

Location: eastbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J52 Claydon.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.78 miles from Bacton.

52.13-1.09

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 01:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.65 miles from Bacton.

52.47-0.95

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 May 2026 to 01:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.96 miles from Bacton.

52.48-0.96

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.97 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.9

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.08 miles from Bacton.

52.21-0.98

Location: westbound between junctions J49 Stowmarket West and J45 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:01 on 11 March 2026 to 06:00 on 1 August 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Bacton.

52.21-0.97

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.45 miles from Bacton.

52.15-1.08

Location: westbound between junctions J49 Stowmarket West and J45 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 1 August 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from Bacton.

52.21-0.97

Location: eastbound between junctions J46 and J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 1 August 2026.
Nearest town: 5.07 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.89

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J42 Bury St Edmunds West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.71 miles from Bacton.

52.26-0.68

Location: westbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J43 Bury St Edmunds Central.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Bacton.

52.24-0.73

Location: westbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J42 Bury St Edmunds West.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.
Nearest town: 11.75 miles from Bacton.

52.24-0.73

Location: westbound between junctions J43 Bury St Edmunds Central and J42 Bury St Edmunds West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.95 miles from Bacton.

52.25-0.72

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J43 Bury St Edmunds Central.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.09 miles from Bacton.

52.25-0.72

Location: westbound between junctions J42 Bury St Edmunds West and J37 Newmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.95 miles from Bacton.

52.26-0.67

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J40 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 June 2026 to 6 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.89 miles from Bacton.

52.27-0.56

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J40 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.09 miles from Bacton.

52.27-0.57

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J41 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Bacton.

52.26-0.65

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J41 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Bacton.

52.26-0.64

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J40 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Bacton.

52.27-0.56

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A47 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.35 miles from Bacton.

52.45-0.86

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.8 miles from Bacton.

52.52-1

Location: northbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Bacton.

52.51-0.99

Location: northbound between the A1075 and the junction with the A47 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.18 miles from Bacton.

52.5-0.98

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Bacton.

52.52-1.01

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A1075 and the A47 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.57 miles from Bacton.

52.49-0.96

Location: northbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Bacton.

52.54-1.06

Location: northbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.5 miles from Bacton.

52.53-1.04

Location: northbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.25 miles from Bacton.

52.51-0.99

Location: eastbound between junctions J56 Ipswich Docks and J57 Ipswich East.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 06:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.1 miles from Bacton.

52.03-1.18

Location: southbound at the junction with the A1075 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.94 miles from Bacton.

52.43-0.78

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A134 Thetford North and the A1075 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.21 miles from Bacton.

52.43-0.77

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J54 Ipswich West.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.33 miles from Bacton.

52.07-1.11

Location: eastbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J52 Claydon.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.27 miles from Bacton.

52.13-1.1

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J53 Ipswich North.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.12 miles from Bacton.

52.09-1.11

Location: eastbound at junction J52 Claydon.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Bacton.

52.11-1.11

Location: eastbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J54 Ipswich West.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.92 miles from Bacton.

52.1-1.11

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J53 Ipswich North.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.84 miles from Bacton.

52.09-1.12

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 01:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Bacton.

52.47-0.95

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 01:00 on 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.78 miles from Bacton.

52.47-0.95

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.67

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.67 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.66

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 01:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.67

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.72 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.66

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.78 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.66

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 01:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.73 miles from Bacton.

52.39-0.67

Location: eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.5 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.88

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.03 miles from Bacton.

52.21-0.97

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.24 miles from Bacton.

52.19-1.02

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.22 miles from Bacton.

52.2-0.98

Location: westbound between junctions J50 Stowmarket East and J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.38 miles from Bacton.

52.19-1.02

Location: eastbound between junctions J47 Elmswell and J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.07 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.89

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.29 miles from Bacton.

52.15-1.07

Location: westbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J51 Needham Market.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.8 miles from Bacton.

52.13-1.09

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.18 miles from Bacton.

52.19-1.02

Location: eastbound at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.12 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.89

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.37 miles from Bacton.

52.19-1.02

Location: westbound between junctions J51 Needham Market and J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.99 miles from Bacton.

52.14-1.08

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.19 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.89

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.56 miles from Bacton.

52.18-1.03

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.1 miles from Bacton.

52.23-0.89