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Women left fighting for lives after crash on Cambridgeshire A-road The outside lane will be closed tonight on the westbound A14 at junction 37 (9pm to 5am). Lanes two and three eastbound remain open, however, lane one eastbound remains closed for the time being. A speed limit restriction of 40 mph is in effect, for safety reasons. Speeds through the lane restriction will be monitored, and action will be taken for non-compliance with the speed limit. While investigations are ongoing, preliminary assessments suggest groundwater as the likely culprit. Collaboration with water authorities and environmental agencies supports this hypothesis, with tests indicating elevated levels of chalk, indicative of high groundwater levels. A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “We are currently working with partners at National Highways around the flooding issues on the A14 at Newmarket. Following the exceptional rainfall in the area over the last few months, the ground is very saturated and groundwater levels are high. “We currently have a groundwater flood alert in force for areas of Newmarket.” Drivers should allow extra time during their journeys. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow CambridgeLive
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