There are severe delays on the A47 as thousands of people head to the Royal Norfolk Show. Drivers are facing six-mile queues due to a broken-down horsebox with traffic affected near the Thickthorn roundabout and towards Trowse. Drivers are facing six mile delays on the A47 from the Thickthorn roundabout towards Trowse (Image: AA Road Map) Police have said that one lane is currently blocked but to safely move the horses when recovery arrives both carriageways will need to be closed.
There are reports of a broken down horse box resulting in a lane closure on the #A47 westbound between the #A11 #Thickthorn #Cringleford and #B1108 #Bawburgh . There are delays of 45 mins above normal travel time with 6 miles congestion. Allow extra journey time if in the area.
pic.twitter.com/QjYwvpeZae National Highways have reported that drivers are facing delays of 45 minutes above normal travel time.
Drivers are being urged to find an alternative route. Read our live coverage of the Royal Norfolk Show here . There is further traffic on the A47 through Hockering and Honingham (Image: AA Road Map) There is further traffic along the A47 through Hockering and Honigham ahead of the show.
There are severe delays of 19 minutes with traffic reported to be moving at around ten mph. The build-up is eastbound between the A47 and Taverham Road..
