Lane reopens on A12 after broken-down lorry recovered

Paris Maben-Hume

27 June 2024 at 3:19 am·1-min read

A lane is closed on the A12 towards Ipswich <i>(Image: Google)</i> — A lane is closed on the A12 towards Ipswich *(Image: Google)*

There were severe delays on the A12 caused by a broken down lorry.

National Highways said lane one on the A12 heading towards Ipswich at Stratford St Mary was closed for the recovery of a heavy goods vehicle.

The incident was reported ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning.

Delays were 45 minutes long as traffic queued for around four miles.

All lanes are now OPEN on the #A12 northbound between #B1029 and #B1070 near #StratfordStMary #Suffolk following recovery of a broken down vehicle.

Delays of 10 mins and approx. 1 mile of congestion remain.

Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/gWjcY28yEc
— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) June 27, 2024

National Highways has confirmed the lane has now reopened.

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