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🕐 Last verified 20 Mar, 15:10

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA14
DirectionEastbound
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedFri 20 Mar, 08:17
Cleared08:20
Lasted3 min
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-24603375
Views200

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A14 eastbound between J44 and J45 | Eastbound | Accident

Location : The A14 eastbound between junctions J44 Bury St Edmunds East and J45 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 20 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 20 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A14 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 08:20 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. See the A14 right now.

What happened on the A14 on 20 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A14 eastbound J44 to J45, reported at 08:17 UK time on Fri 20 Mar. Cleared at 08:20.

How long did it last?

3 min, from 08:17 UK time on Fri 20 Mar.

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