A14 westbound will be closed over four weeks starting from Monday 20 April 2026, overnight between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting.
The this phase includes resurfacing, drainage improvements and safety barrier replacement on the A14 westbound between junctions 51 (Beacon Hill) and junction 47 (Woolpit). This work is part of a bigger project on the A14 between junctions 47 and 55 (Copdock Interchange).
Closures and diversions
Road users travelling westbound on the A14 should leave the A14 at junction 51.
At junction 51, join the A140 northbound.
Continue on the A140 to the A140/A143 roundabout.
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A143, following signs for Bury St Edmunds.
Stay on the A143 and join Compiegne Way.
Follow Compiegne Way to A14 junction 43 (St Saviours interchange).
From here, road users can rejoin the A14 and continue eastbound or westbound.
Check out the Museum page at Woolpit Museum
Letters have been sent to householders by Suffolk Highways. We are asked not to park in the road. Diversions will be in place.
It is important that as many parish residents as possible attend.
For more information visit the Village Hall website
https://woolpitvillagehall.org.uk