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A47 eastbound traffic at 08:50 on Monday 12 October: 1 live incident · 2 closures tonight.
This page tracks live A47 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound 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 westbound 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 eastbound closed today?
No — as of 08:50 National Highways list no full closure on the A47 eastbound. There is 1 live incident — see the board above.
Q: Are there any accidents on the A47 eastbound today?
One live incident on the A47 eastbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.
Q: Why is the A47 slow eastbound today?
Right now: The A47 eastbound between junctions with the A1064 and A149. Congestion. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 12 October 2026. There are currently delays between 10 and 20 minutes against expected traffic. Currently Active — around 10 minutes of delay. Live detail above.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A47 eastbound tonight?
Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the A47 eastbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A47 roadworks page.
Q: Where can I check live A47 traffic eastbound?
Right here — this page is live A47 traffic for the eastbound 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 eastbound carriageway, end to end — the A47 runs between Birmingham and Lowestoft. The westbound side has its own page.
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