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🕐 Last verified 18 Mar, 10:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA47
DirectionWestbound
RegionEastern
CountyNorfolk
Category (NH)Overturned Vehicle
ReportedWed 18 Mar, 08:59
Cleared10:05
Lasted1h 5m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-24505977

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A47 westbound between A1122 and A10/A149 | Westbound | Overturned Vehicle

Location : The A47 westbound between the A1122 and the junction with the A10 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 18 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 18 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent A47 incidents

15 incidents and roadworks logged on the A47 in the last 30 days, 9 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A47 | Norfolk | Road Closure | Expect DelaysMon 17 Aug, 10:43 A47 | Cambridgeshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSun 9 Aug, 06:23 A47 | Norfolk | Road Closure | Expect DelaysMon 3 Aug, 12:50 A47 | Norfolk | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 00:35 A47 | Norfolk | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 18 Jul, 00:35 A47 | Norfolk | Road Closure | Expect DelaysWed 1 Jul, 18:04
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Is the A47 closed?

Not because of this overturned vehicle. It cleared at 10:05 UK time on Wed 18 Mar. See the A47 right now.

What happened on the A47 on 18 Mar 2026?

Overturned vehicle on the A47 westbound in Norfolk, reported at 08:59 UK time on Wed 18 Mar. Cleared at 10:05.

How long did it last?

1h 5m, from 08:59 UK time on Wed 18 Mar.

Where can I see everything else on the A47?

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