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A number of emergency services are in attendance and caused major delays around Ipswich and much of Suffolk. The bridge was closed around 5.30pm today between junction 57 with the A1189 Nacton Road and junction 56 with the A137 Wherstead Road.
Both directions have been affected and traffic is queuing on the approach to the bridge in both directions.
Drivers stuck in traffic have said they have seen ambulances coming through traffic to attend the incident.
Police could not confirm why the bridge was closed but said it was due to an ongoing incident.
Norfolk and Suffolk Roads and Armed Policing Team urged people to seek an alternative route.
They tweeted: “#a14 #ipswich #orwellbridge currently shut both ways due to an incident.
“Police are in attendance.
“Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.”
Traffic around the area has been busier than usual due to the Ipswich Town FC’s home game against rivals Colchester.
More to follow…
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