From: East Proactive Comms <EastProactiveComms@nationalhighways.co.uk>

Sent: 19 February 2026 16:46

Subject: Important roadworks information: A47 Bascule Bridge – maintenance and barrier replacement

Dear customer

Important roadworks information

A47 Bascule Bridge – maintenance and barrier replacement

I am writing to inform you that we plan to carry out maintenance work to the A47 Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft to ensure it continues to remain safe and serviceable. The work will include maintenance around the locking pin mechanisms on the bridge decks and the replacement of the bridge’s barriers.

We plan to complete this work over approximately three weeks starting on Sunday 1 March 2026. We will work between 8pm and 6am, Sunday to Friday only, weather permitting.

A location map can be found below.

Closures and diversions

While the bridge is closed, traffic will be diverted through a well signed diversion route.

We will also provide a free hourly bus service to take pedestrians between either side of the bridge via the diversion while the bridge is closed.

How to find out more

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

Yours faithfully

Roy Doe

Senior Structures Engineer

Operations East

Asset Management Team

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