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Pothole Chaos: A14 Lane Closed After Vehicle Damage
9 Jan
Summary
- A14 lane closed in Suffolk due to a hazardous pothole.
- Several vehicles sustained tyre damage from the pothole.
- Emergency repairs were conducted by National Highways.
A lane closure was implemented on the A14 in Suffolk following a severe pothole incident that resulted in damage to several vehicles. The westbound carriageway between junction 46, near Beyton and Thurston, and junction 45, near Rougham, became hazardous.
At approximately 07:30 GMT, Suffolk Police responded to reports of the pothole. Officers confirmed that numerous vehicles had sustained damage to their tyres, and several lorries were compelled to stop in a nearby layby due to the road defect.
National Highways was dispatched to the location to undertake urgent repair work. The incident caused significant disruption for motorists travelling on this section of the A14, highlighting the ongoing issue of road maintenance.
