1. Get off the road
On the Soke Parkway, aim for a slip road or the next junction. East of Eye, there are few lay-bys and the verges drop into drains. Pull as far in as you safely can.
2. Get everyone out, away from the car
Hazards on. Everyone out on the side away from traffic, and well away from the car, up the verge if possible. Lorries pass close on this road.
3. Stuck in a live lane? Call 999
If the car can’t be moved and is in the carriageway, call 999 before you call us.
4. Tell us where you are
- Your direction: towards Peterborough or towards Wisbech.
- The last place you passed: Wansford, Castor, Eye, Thorney, Thorney Toll, Guyhirn.
- Or send a WhatsApp location pin. See how to share your location.
5. Call us
We give you a price and an arrival time before we set off. See the A47 road guide and Thorney.
Lorries and narrow verges
East of Peterborough, the A47 carries heavy goods traffic to and from King’s Lynn and the Norfolk ports. Lorries pass very close to a car stopped on the verge, and the draught can be strong. That’s why it matters to get everyone out and well away from the car, not standing beside it. If you have a hi-vis vest, put it on.
FAQ
Straight answers
Is there 24 hour recovery on the A47?
Yes, from Uppingham to King’s Lynn, day and night.
Where is the safest place to stop on the A47 near Peterborough?
On the Soke Parkway, a slip road or the next junction. East of Eye, a lay-by if there is one, or as far onto the verge as you safely can.