A11 roadworks in Norfolk send drivers on 64-mile diversion

The official recommended diversion takes drivers away from the A11 northbound (pictured) and towards the Fakenham Road interchange

Drivers are being advised of a 64-mile diversion on a dual carriageway because of roadworks.

Different sections of the A11 in Norfolk, between Attleborough and the London Road roundabout at Thetford, are being shut each night 20:00-06:00 BST between Tuesday and this Saturday.

National Highways said road markings and studs were being replaced.

The government-owned company said the recommended diversion was agreed with Norfolk County Council.

Northbound traffic was being diverted via the Cringleford Interchange at Norwich, the A47 Fakenham Road interchange, the A1065 near Swaffham, and the A134, eventually joining the A11 southbound Thetford bypass - a National Highways spokesperson said.

The roadworks mark the beginning of phase four of the National Highways work on the major road.

Here is the full list of closures, from the National Highways carriageway closures page:

Thursday into Friday:

20:00-05:00 A11 northbound, Six Mile Bottom to A14 merge at junction 36 closed

20:00-06:00 A11 southbound, Attleborough Bypass to London Road Roundabout carriageway closed

20:00-01:00 A11 southbound, Spooner Row entry/exit slip roads closed

20:00-01:00 A11 southbound, Besthorpe Interchange exit slip road closed

Friday morning:

01:00-06:00 A11 southbound, Attleborough entry/exit slip roads closed

Friday into Saturday:

20:00-05:00 A11 northbound, Six Mile Bottom to A14 merge at junction 36 carriageway closed

20:00-05:00 A11 southbound, Attleborough Bypass to London Road Roundabout carriageway closed

20:00-06:00 A11 northbound, Besthorpe entry slip road closed

Saturday morning:

01:00-06:00 A11 northbound, Spooner Row entry/exit slip roads closed

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