Overview
- National Highways delayed tonight’s southbound closure to 10:30pm from 9pm to ease post‑match traffic at Portman Road after Ipswich Town vs Watford.
- The overnight programme continues Monday to Friday with closures scheduled from 9pm to 5am on remaining nights.
- Works involve resurfacing the carriageway, refreshing road markings, and replacing worn studs.
- A fully signed diversion will send traffic via the A14 at junction 56 and the A137 through Colchester before rejoining the A12.
- National Highways characterizes the scheme as essential maintenance and asks motorists for patience, according to delivery lead Simon Amor.