Major Crash Shuts A14 Westbound Near Bury St Edmunds

A serious crash has slammed the A14 westbound between junctions 44 (Moreton Hall) and 43 (St Saviours) this morning. Suffolk Police rushed to the scene and have shut the carriageway, causing major delays during rush hour.

Crash Closes Key A14 Stretch

  • Where: A14 westbound, between J44 and J43 near Bury St Edmunds
  • What: Serious collision caused road closure
  • Status: Westbound carriageway remains closed; eastbound reopened after initial shutdown
  • Police: Suffolk officers investigating, closure expected throughout the morning peak

Follow These Diversions to Avoid the Jam

Drivers heading westbound should follow this official diversion route:

  1. Leave the A14 at Junction 44 (Moreton Hall)
  2. Take the first exit onto the A134 towards the A1302 roundabout
  3. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A1302 through Bury St Edmunds
  4. Continue to the A1302/A143/A1101 roundabout
  5. Take the second exit onto the A143 and rejoin the A14 westbound at Junction 43 (St Saviours)

Police urge all drivers to stay alert and expect delays as the investigation continues.

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