Drivers face traffic chaos as 'police-led incident' closes crucial road 'until at least late afternoon'

Motorists are facing long delays on the road this morning in the East of England following a serious accident and ongoing police investigations.

The A14 in Suffolk is closed in both directions between J43 (Bury St Edmunds) and J44 (Moreton) due to a Suffolk Police-led incident.

National Highways stated that Suffolk Police were conducting investigations into the collision and its aftermath.

It noted that the westbound carriageway can be reopened once police incident screens are in place on the eastbound carriageway.

The transport organisation stated that the westbound carriageway is expected to open to traffic again soon.

However, the eastbound carriageway will remain closed "until at least late afternoon". GB News has contacted Suffolk Police for a comment.

Road maps from National Highways suggest that normal traffic conditions will not return until around 11.30am.

Given the police investigations, this estimate could change over the coming hours, although National Highways has introduced a diversion route for motorists.

Traffic cameras from the area show large stretches of the A14 completely shut off, with no cars on either carriageway.

Most of the main roads surrounding Bury St Edmunds to the north and east have very slow-moving traffic.

Around half of the A14 between J45 and J46 shows stationary traffic, while the road between J43 and J44 remains closed.

National Highways is urging motorists impacted by the police-led incident to follow the signposted diversion route.

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