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Current traffic around Hitcham

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Hitcham. CLEARED @ 14:59
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.46 miles from Hitcham. CLEARED @ 14:23
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J53 Ipswich North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.26 miles from Hitcham. CLEARED @ 15:17
CONGESTION
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J53 Ipswich North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.35 miles from Hitcham. CLEARED @ 13:38
CONGESTION
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Hitcham. CLEARED @ 11:05


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 26 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 24 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Hitcham.
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: 6.89 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.1 miles from Hitcham.
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: 6.89 miles from Hitcham.
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: 7.91 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound exit slip at junction J29 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.32 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound entry slip at junction J29 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J26 and J23 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.76 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J45 and J44 Bury St Edmunds East.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.29 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.27 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound at junction J29 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.26 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.79 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J47 Elmswell and J44 Bury St Edmunds East.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.6 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J43 Bury St Edmunds Central and J45 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.77 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J57 Ipswich East and J56 Ipswich Docks.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Hitcham.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.44 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J52 Claydon.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.78 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.19 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A12 southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.75 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 10:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.25 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 10:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 17.46 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound between junctions J59 Trimley St Martin and J57 Ipswich East .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.07 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.26 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J57 Ipswich East and J59 Trimley St Martin.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.69 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.01 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 westbound exit slip to the A12 Colchester East.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 02:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.68 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A120 eastbound entry slip from the A12 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 4 May 2026 to 02:00 on 5 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.53 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J50 Stowmarket East and J51 Needham Market.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.49 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.98 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.99 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.87 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.64 miles from Hitcham.
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 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.23 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 eastbound at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.92 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.15 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.95 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Hitcham.
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 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Hitcham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J47 Elmswell.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.85 miles from Hitcham.

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Location: westbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 8.92 miles from Hitcham.

52.1-1.11

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.46 miles from Hitcham.

51.88-0.77

Location: eastbound at junction J53 Ipswich North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.26 miles from Hitcham.

52.1-1.12

Location: eastbound at junction J53 Ipswich North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.35 miles from Hitcham.

52.09-1.12

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 17.47 miles from Hitcham.

51.88-0.77

Location: eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 April 2026 to 05:00 on 26 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.87

Location: northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 24 April 2026 to 05:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.89

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: 6.89 miles from Hitcham.

52.21-0.97

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.1 miles from Hitcham.

52.19-1.02

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: 6.89 miles from Hitcham.

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: 7.91 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J29 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.32 miles from Hitcham.

51.93-0.94

Location: northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.94

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J29 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.93

Location: northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.94

Location: southbound between junctions J26 and J23 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 1 June 2026 to 4 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.76 miles from Hitcham.

51.88-0.79

Location: westbound between junctions J45 and J44 Bury St Edmunds East.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.29 miles from Hitcham.

52.24-0.75

Location: northbound between junctions J28 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.27 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.9

Location: northbound at junction J29 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.26 miles from Hitcham.

51.93-0.92

Location: northbound between junctions J23 and J25 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Hitcham.

51.85-0.73

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.79 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-1.18

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.01 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-1.19

Location: westbound between junctions J47 Elmswell and J44 Bury St Edmunds East.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.6 miles from Hitcham.

52.24-0.79

Location: eastbound between junctions J43 Bury St Edmunds Central and J45 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.77 miles from Hitcham.

52.25-0.72

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.53 miles from Hitcham.

52.03-1.21

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.44 miles from Hitcham.

52.13-1.1

Location: eastbound at junction J52 Claydon.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.78 miles from Hitcham.

52.11-1.11

Location: northbound between junctions J29 and J30 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.19 miles from Hitcham.

51.94-0.96

Location: southbound between junctions J30 and J29 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.75 miles from Hitcham.

51.93-0.95

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 10:00 on 29 April 2026 to 15:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.25 miles from Hitcham.

51.93-1.24

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 10:00 on 29 April 2026 to 15:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Hitcham.

51.94-1.24

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A12 Colchester West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Hitcham.

51.88-0.77

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 17.46 miles from Hitcham.

51.88-0.77

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 05:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.36 miles from Hitcham.

52.03-1.26

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 05:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Hitcham.

52.02-1.26

Location: westbound between junctions J59 Trimley St Martin and J57 Ipswich East .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 05:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Hitcham.

52.02-1.26

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 05:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.07 miles from Hitcham.

52.03-1.25

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J58 Bucklesham.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 05:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.26 miles from Hitcham.

52.03-1.25

Location: eastbound between junctions J57 Ipswich East and J59 Trimley St Martin.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 05:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.91 miles from Hitcham.

52.03-1.25

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

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

51.9-1.09

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.69 miles from Hitcham.

51.9-1.09

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A136 and the A133 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Hitcham.

51.93-1.22

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Hitcham.

51.9-1.09

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 April 2026 to 06:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A133 and the A136 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 4 May 2026 to 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.01 miles from Hitcham.

51.89-1.04

Location: westbound exit slip to the A12 Colchester East.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 02:00 on 5 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.68 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.94

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A12 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 4 May 2026 to 02:00 on 5 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.53 miles from Hitcham.

51.92-0.94

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.49 miles from Hitcham.

52.18-1.04

Location: eastbound between junctions J46 and J47 Elmswell.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.08 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.88

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.9

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.98 miles from Hitcham.

52.21-0.98

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.99 miles from Hitcham.

52.21-0.97

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Hitcham.

52.19-1.02

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J49 Stowmarket West.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.87 miles from Hitcham.

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 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Hitcham.

52.19-1.02

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 23 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Hitcham.

52.15-1.08

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

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J51 Needham Market.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.64 miles from Hitcham.

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 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.23 miles from Hitcham.

52.13-1.09

Location: eastbound at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.92 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.15 miles from Hitcham.

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 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.95 miles from Hitcham.

52.14-1.08

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J50 Stowmarket East.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Hitcham.

52.18-1.03

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J47 Elmswell.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 7.85 miles from Hitcham.

52.23-0.89