A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction improvement

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: A47 contraflow switch in October 2026 (westbound two lanes, eastbound one lane through to autumn 2027); Cantley Wood bridge due for completion this winter; completion 2028/292 November 2026 · previously: Eastbound carriageway to one lane with westbound in contraflow from around October 2026 to July 2027; Cantley Wood bridge due winter 2026; completion 2028/29
• Stage: Under construction (Cantley Wood bridge beams lifted September 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Under construction
• Value: £216 million to £239 million (National Highways cost band)2 November 2026 · previously: £216-239 million (National Highways cost band)
• Next milestone: Eastbound carriageway to one lane with westbound in contraflow from around October 2026 to July 2027; Cantley Wood bridge due winter 2026; completion 2028/2924 September 2026 · previously: Contraflow switch October 2026; completion 2028/29

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