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A47 Eastbound Traffic

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A47 EASTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A47 EBCONGESTIONNEAR DEREHAM & WYMONDHAM · NORFOLK
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Minor Delays ⏱ Updated 14:18

A47 eastbound traffic at 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 live incident · 2 closures tonight.

🚨 1 incident 🚧 0 roadworks · 2 soon
120 miles long
Regions: West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England
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The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1075 and A1074
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📍 Near Dereham & Wymondham · Norfolk
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Reported 12:23 · 1h ago

🌙 A47 eastbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Both directions A47 both directions Brasenose Avenue to Middleton Rd roundabout carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Both directions A47 both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A47 eastbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A47 eastbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A47 eastbound at 14:18. 1 live incident is on the board above.

Is there an incident on the A47 eastbound right now?

Yes. 1 live incident on the A47 eastbound at 14:18: congestion, eastbound between junctions with the A1075 and A1074 (reported 12:23). Every one is on the live board above.

Is the A47 eastbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A47 eastbound has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Brasenose Avenue to Middleton Rd roundabout carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight: A47 closures and diversions ›

Is the A47 eastbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A47 eastbound has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: A47 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A47 eastbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A47 eastbound since midnight.

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Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A47 eastbound traffic

This page tracks live A47 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A47 westbound traffic. The full A47 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A47 videos and tonight's A47 roadworks.

❓ A47 Eastbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A47 eastbound closed today?

No — as of 14:18 National Highways list no full closure on the A47 eastbound. There is 1 live incident — see the board above.

Are there any accidents on the A47 eastbound today?

One live incident on the A47 eastbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A47 eastbound right now?

Yes — 1 live incident on the A47 eastbound at 14:18: congestion. Every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Why is the A47 slow eastbound today?

Right now: The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1075 and A1074. Congestion. Currently Active — around 3 minutes of delay. Live detail above.

Are there roadworks on the A47 eastbound tonight?

Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the A47 eastbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A47 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A47 traffic eastbound?

Right here — this page is live A47 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A47 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A47 does this page cover?

The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the A47 runs between Birmingham and Lowestoft. The westbound side has its own page.

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