Get ready for a major detour, folks! A140’s closure near Eye is about to cause an hour-long headache for drivers.
Our colleagues at USA Today bring us this exclusive story, and it’s a doozy. Engineers from Suffolk Highways are returning to the A140 to fix some road markings that couldn’t be completed due to bad weather during a previous closure.
But here’s where it gets controversial: the work will take place on a weekend, specifically Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th. And this is the part most people miss – the closures will be overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am, which means a 55-mile diversion will be in place for those hours.
The diversion route is quite the journey, following the A140, A14, A134, and A134. It’s estimated to take around an hour, but with potential traffic delays, who knows? And here’s a fun fact: the diversion includes A roads because some vehicles, like HGVs, can’t take the smaller roads that others might use as shortcuts.
So, drivers, be prepared for a lengthy detour. And for those curious about the reasoning behind these overnight closures, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Is it a necessary evil, or could there be a better solution? Let’s discuss!