Melting A-road to shut all WEEK with 62-mile diversion as temperatures soar above 30C

A major A-road in Suffolk is closed all week due to extreme heatwave temperatures exceeding 30C, causing it to melt and become unsafe. The A143 in Stanton is the affected road, requiring a 62-mile detour for drivers. This situation highlights the vulnerability of certain roads to climate change, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience. With the UK experiencing its third heatwave of the year, this incident underscores the urgent need for better road materials and maintenance strategies to handle rising temperatures.