Quick Read
- A serious collision on the A14 has triggered a full closure between junctions 43 and 44.
- Emergency services have established diversion routes through Bury St Edmunds town centre.
- National Highways warns that the road closure will likely remain in effect throughout the morning.
BURY ST EDMUNDS (Azat TV) – The A14 has been closed in both directions between junction 43 and junction 44 in Suffolk following a serious collision early Thursday morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly before 02:30 BST on May 7, 2026, prompting a full closure of the dual carriageway that is expected to persist throughout the morning hours.
Traffic Impact and Diversion Routes
National Highways confirmed that the incident has led to significant disruption on a critical regional artery. The closure affects the stretch between junction 43 for the A134 Bury Central Interchange and junction 44 for the A134 Bury Eastern Interchange and Moreton Hall. Motorists are being directed through local town centre routes to bypass the scene of the investigation.
Drivers traveling eastbound are advised to exit the A14 at junction 43 and utilize the A143, continuing onto the A1302 through Bury St Edmunds before rejoining the A14 at junction 44. Westbound traffic is being diverted via the A134 to the A1302 roundabout, proceeding through the town centre to reconnect with the A14 at junction 43. Authorities have cautioned that delays are inevitable and urged commuters to plan for extended travel times.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Police remain on-site to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the collision. While emergency crews work to clear the site and assess the scene, local officials have emphasized that the closure is necessary for the safety of both the public and responding personnel. No further details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the condition of those affected have been released at this stage.
The prolonged closure of this major route highlights the vulnerability of regional connectivity to incidents on the A14, underscoring the necessity for robust contingency planning in Suffolk’s transport network during major emergency investigations.