Orwell Bridge closed in both directions on the A14

Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway of the A14 just after 11am.

According to Suffolk police, the crash involved a lorry and a car.

The lorry crossed the central reservation from westbound to eastbound.

NEW INCIDENT#A14 both directions between J56 and J57 #OrwellBridge #Ipswich #Norfolk

ROAD CLOSED

Serious collision involving a lorry which has crossed through the central reservation from westbound to eastbound

Further info to follow... pic.twitter.com/VGHGlhjiDB

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) May 9, 2023

READ MORE: Live traffic updates as Orwell Bridge closed in both directions following serious crash 

On Twitter, Suffolk police urged motorists to avoid the Orwell Bridge and the surrounding area.

Motorists are advised to avoid the Orwell Bridge and surrounding area as an RTC has led to the closure of both carriageways. The incident happened just after 11am and significant delays expected.

— Suffolk Police (@SuffolkPolice) May 9, 2023

At about 1pm, Suffolk police provided an update stating that both lanes of the eastbound carriageway would remain closed while one lane westbound is open.

Update & clarification: #A14 at #OrwellBridge - eastbound carriageway BOTH lanes will now remain closed - one lane westbound remains open. This is to allow structural checks and repairs by @HighwaysEAST

— Suffolk Police (@SuffolkPolice) May 9, 2023

Police said this is to allow structural checks and repairs to take place.

At about 2.45pm, police confirmed that one lane would also open in the eastbound carriageway.

#A14 at #OrwellBridge #Ipswich closure latest - one lane on eastbound carriageway now open & lane 2 remains closed and one lane westbound remains open and lane 2 still closed. Thanks to motorists for their patience.

— Suffolk Police (@SuffolkPolice) May 9, 2023

Drivers were thanked for their patience