Motorists in Suffolk have been warned to expect delays today when a large boat is escorted along the A14 from Cambridgeshire to Ipswich by police.

The boat, which is 5.2m wide, 5.9m high, 24.8m long and weighs 59000kgs, will start its journey at 9am from the A14 Cambridgeshire border to Ipswich Haven Marina.

Officers will use the following route and motorists are advised to expect delays: A14 – A1303 – B1506 – A14 – A1308 – B1113 Needham Market – Great Blakenham – Lorraine Way – Bramford Way – Sproughton Village – A1071 – A1214 – A137 – Local roads to site.