The road closure contributed to the traffic issues in Ipswich on Monday afternoon (Image: Archant)
There were severe delays in Ipswich after the Orwell Bridge was closed due to a police incident on Monday afternoon.
According to the AA traffic map, queues formed along key routes such as Wherstead Road, Felixstowe Road and London Road.
Outside of the town, there were drivers queuing as far back as Sproughton and the Seven Hills roundabout for Felixstowe along the A14.
Police have confirmed they attended an incident on the Orwell Bridge on Monday afternoon, with the key A14 route closed for almost two hours.
It was reopened shortly before 4pm.
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