A lorry has broken down on the A12 approaching the Copdock Interchange.
The vehicle was travelling northbound on the dual carriageway but stopped about 500 yards before the roundabout over the A14.
A police spokesman said the inside lane of the road was blocked by the vehicle which is awaiting recovery.
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