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A47 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A47, straight from National Highways.

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2Full closures tonight 2Full closures this weekend
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Is the A47 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A47 closed tonight?

Yes. The A47 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's A47 closures ›

Is the A47 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A47 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's A47 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A47 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A47 at 13:58.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A47 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A47 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.

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Brasenose Avenue to Middleton Rd roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Lowestoft Road to Hopton - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways

A47 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A47 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.

  • Full closureBoth directionsFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 eastbound Jct 15 on A47 to Longthorpe Footbridge - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction renewal on behalf of National Highways

A47 roadworks running now

Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A47 westbound between junctions with the A16 and A15
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A47 westbound between junctions with the A15 and A15
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Clockwise Starting soon
The A47 clockwise at the junction with the A15
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

A47 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Brasenose Avenue to Middleton Rd roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Lowestoft Road to Hopton - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Watton Interchange exit slip closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions Watton Road Interchange to Ipswich Road Interchange - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways

❓ A47 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A47 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A47 according to National Highways.

Is the A47 closed tonight?

Yes. The A47 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.

Is the A47 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A47 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.

When are A47 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A47 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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