Orwell Bridge Closures Today
Live road closure data for the Orwell Bridge (A14), Ipswich, Suffolk. Updated Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
About the Orwell Bridge
The Orwell Bridge (A14) is a pre-stressed concrete bridge crossing the River Orwell near Ipswich in Suffolk. Opened in 1982, it carries the A14 trunk road and is managed by National Highways. The bridge is frequently closed in high winds, causing significant disruption on the A14 corridor between Felixstowe port and the Midlands. Closures divert heavy goods vehicles through Ipswich town centre.
The Orwell Bridge is managed by National Highways. Road closures on the Orwell Bridge are reported through the UK government's Street Manager system and appear here in real time.
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Closures Over the Past 7 Days — Orwell Bridge
Live Weather at Orwell BridgeCloses at 50 mph winds
Toll Prices & Payment Methods
No toll charge
No toll. Free to use. Part of the A14 trunk road.