Is the A47 closed? Quick answers
Checked 02:26 on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Is the A47 closed tonight?
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Tonight's A47 closures ›Is the A47 closed this weekend?
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
This weekend's A47 closures ›Are there roadworks on the A47 right now?
Yes. 7 sets of works are running on the A47 at 02:26, 6 with severe delays.
Works running now ›From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.
A47 closures tonightFri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions
Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 eastbound
Jct 15 on A47 to Longthorpe Footbridge - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction renewal on behalf of National Highways
A47 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
Full closureBoth directionsFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions
Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 eastbound
Jct 15 on A47 to Longthorpe Footbridge - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction renewal on behalf of National Highways
A47 roadworks running now
Severe
Eastbound
The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1 and A1260
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound
The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1260 and A15
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound
The A47 eastbound at the junction with the A1260
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound
The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1101 and A148
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound 🛑 now
A47 eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 eastbound
Jct 15 on A47 to Longthorpe Footbridge - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00
Severe
Both directions 🛑 now
A47 both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions
Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Westbound
The A47 westbound between junctions with the A148 and A1101
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1270 and A1064
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The A47 westbound at the junction with the A146
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 10 November 2026 to 06:00 on 11 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The A47 westbound between junctions with the A146 and A140
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1101 and A17
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Starting soon
From 21:00 on 14 November 2026 to 05:00 on 15 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 15 November 2026
Moderate
Starting soon
From 21:00 on 20 November 2026 to 05:00 on 23 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 23 November 2026
A47 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Fri 13 Nov)
Monday 9 Nov night · 3 closures
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions
Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
Full closureBoth directions22:00 to 06:00
Bascule Bridge - carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 Both directions
Lowestoft Bascule Bridge South to Lowestoft Bascule Bridge North - Carriageway Closure for Structure - Maintenance on behalf of Associated British Ports
Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 18 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 westbound
Junction 20 to Junction 18 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Tuesday 10 Nov night · 2 closures
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 both directions
Wisbech Rbt to Lynn Road Roundabout - carriageway closure for inspection survey on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 18 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 westbound
Junction 20 to Junction 18 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Wednesday 11 Nov night · 1 closure
Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 18 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 westbound
Junction 20 to Junction 18 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Thursday 12 Nov night · 2 closures
Slip road closureEastbound20:00 to 05:00
Jct 16 exit slip road - closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 eastbound
Longthorpe to Ravensthorpe - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A47 westbound
Junction 20 to Junction 18 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
❓ A47 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A47 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 7 sets of roadworks running on the A47, 6 of them causing severe delays.
Is the A47 closed tonight?
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Is the A47 closed this weekend?
Yes. The A47 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Wisbech Roundabout to Lynn Road Roaundabout carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 15 to 16 carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
When are A47 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A47 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A47 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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