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A47 westbound traffic at 11:45 on Monday 12 October: 2 live incidents · 2 closures tonight.
This page tracks live A47 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.
Heading the other way? See A47 eastbound traffic. The full A47 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A47 videos and tonight's A47 roadworks.
Q: Is the A47 westbound closed today?
No — as of 11:45 National Highways list no full closure on the A47 westbound. There are 2 live incidents — see the board above.
Q: Are there any accidents on the A47 westbound today?
2 live incidents on the A47 westbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.
Q: Why is the A47 slow westbound today?
Right now: The A47 westbound between junctions with the A149 and A1064. Congestion. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 12 October 2026. There are currently delays between 10 and 20 minutes against expected traffic. Currently Active — around 14 minutes of delay. Live detail above.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A47 westbound tonight?
Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the A47 westbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A47 roadworks page.
Q: Where can I check live A47 traffic westbound?
Right here — this page is live A47 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A47 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.
Q: Which part of the A47 does this page cover?
The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the A47 runs between Birmingham and Lowestoft. The eastbound side has its own page.
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