Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Speed Restrictions due to Utility and Infrastructure Works

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF BYWAY 27, KESSINGLAND
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Byway 27, Kessingland to facilitate the installation of a fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Green Lane, Church Road, Wash Lane, Beaconsfield Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 15/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Asta Pranckute of OCU Opals. Tel: (01733) 788878.
Email: asta.pranckute@ocu.group.com

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1353 THORPE ROAD, ALDRINGHAM CUM THORPE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1353 Thorpe Road, Aldringham cum Thorpe from the tea room to the junction with Church Lane to facilitate new access for power networks. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be B1353, The Whinlands, The Haven, Remembrance Road, Aldeburgh Road, Thorpe Road, Market Cross Place, the A1094, B1122 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to OCU Group. Tel: 0333 200 0011.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1122 MIDDLETON ROAD, YOXFORD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1122 Middleton Road, Yoxford from the junction with the A12 for 370 metres eastbound to facilitate a water main replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A12, the A1094, the B1069, the B1122 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 from 8pm - 5am but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Essex and Suffolk Water. Tel: (03457) 820999.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7223 SIMMS LANE, KEDINGTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U7223 Simms Lane, Kedington from 300 metres northeast of Whybrowers for 50 metres north eastbound to facilitate a new electricity supply. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Simms Lane, Cock Hill, Rectory Road, Silver Street, Hundon Road, Simms Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8701 NORTH STREET, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8701 North Street, Sudbury from number 14 for 30 metres southbound to facilitate water works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be New Street, Prince Street, Inkerman Road, Croft Road, the A131, the B1115 with no vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the U8701 North Street, Sudbury
It is intended that these measures will operate from 05/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 from 8pm - 6am.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE U6730 BEECH GROVE AND WESTERN AVENUE, HAVERHILL

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:

• U6730 Beech Grove, Haverhill from Eastern Avenue and Western Avenue
• U6730 Western Avenue, Haverhill from Beech Grove to Cambridge Way.
This is to facilitate footway reconstruction works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Eastern Avenue, the A1307, Western Avenue and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the:
• U6730 Beech Grove, Haverhill
• U6730 Western Avenue, Haverhill.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 05/01/2026 – 16/02/2026 from 9am – 3pm.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.

TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE A1092 CAVENDISH ROAD AND CLARE ROAD, CLARE AND CAVENDISH
Suffolk County Council has made an order for a temporary 30 mph speed restriction on the following roads:
•  A1092 Cavendish Road, Clare from Clare Hall to Clare Road
•  A1092 Clare Road, Cavendish from Cavendish Road to Stour Street.
This is to facilitate flood investigation works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 from 9pm - 3am.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1431 KERRISON ROAD, MAYFAIR ROAD AND FAIRFIELD ROAD AND F3488 VARIOUS FOOTWAYS, BUNGAY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads and footways in the following phases:

1. U1431 Kerrison Road, Bungay

2. U1431 Mayfair Road, Bungay

3. U1431 Fairfield Road, Bungay

4. F3488 Footway between 2 Kerrison Road, Bungay and number 16 Mayfair Road, Bungay

5. F3488 Footway between number 4 and number 15 Fairfield Road, Bungay

6. F3488 Footway between Fairfield Road and Hillside Road East, Bungay.

   This is to facilitate gas mains replacement works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

   The diversion routes will be:

   1, 2 & 3: No diversion but access to residents to be maintained

   4: Mayfair Road, Kerrison Road and vice versa.

   5: Fairfield Road and vice versa.

   6: Hillside Road East, Mayfair Road, Fairfield Road and vice versa.
   
   It is intended that the closures will operate from 05/01/2026 - 13/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
   Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8515 HEATH ROAD, POLSTEAD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8515 Heath Road, Polstead from 20 metres south of White Hall for 70 metres southbound to facilitate stop tap replacements. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Heath Road, Polstead Green, Rockalls Road, Millwood Road, Straight Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 – 06/01/2026 from 8am – 6pm.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U559 NORTON ROAD, THURSTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U559 Norton Road, Thurston from the junction with Pakenham Road to Highfields to facilitate civil works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Norton Road, Great Green, the road from the A1088 to Thurston, Ixworth Road, Stow Lane, the A143 Ixworth, the A143 Bury Road, Thurston Road, Barton Road, Norton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 – 13/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C436 HEATH ROAD, WOOLPIT
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C436 Heath Road, Woolpit from 15 metres south of the junction with Sharpes Row for 185 metres southbound to facilitate access to an overhead structure. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be The Heath, Borley Green, Lower Road, Fen Street, Stowmarket Road, Woolpit Road, Rattlesden Road, The Green, Green Road, The Street, Church Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 05/01/2026 from 9.30am – 3.30pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792. 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C736 LIVERMEERE ROAD, GREAT BARTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C736 Livermere Road, Great Barton from the junction with Fornham Road to the junction with Mill Road to facilitate fibre ducting works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Mill Road, the A143, The Street, Fornham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE C427 BEYTON ROAD AND THE STREET, HESSETT
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
• C427 Beyton Road, Hessett from Sun Rays to the junction with Elm Drive
•  C427 The Street, Hessett from the junction with Elm Drive to Eastview House.
This is to facilitate fibre ducting works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Quaker Lane, High Rougham, Nether Street, the 8014 from the C694 to the 8013, Heath Road, Drinkstone Road, Tostock Road, the roads bounding Beyton Green, Church Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4013 GYMNASIUM STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4013 Gymnasium Street, Ipswich from 96 metres south of the junction with Newson Street for 13 metres southbound to facilitate stop tap replacements. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Newson Street, Orford Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1084 THE STREET, BUTLEY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1084 The Street, Butley from no. 20 for 30 metres southbound to facilitate meter maintenance. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Eyke Road, Bromeswell, The Street, Eyke, the B1069 from Redwald Road, Rendlesham, Orford Road, Tunstall, the B1078, Tunstall and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 06/01/2026 from 8am – 6pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE U7531 ST BOTOLPHS LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U7531 St Botolphs Lane, Bury St Edmunds from DJ Evans to the junction with Southgate Street to facilitate fibre ducting works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Southgate Street, Maynewater Lane, Crown Street, Honey Hill, Raingate Street with no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/01/2026 – 23/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TriConnex Ltd. Tel: 07736 910487.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C434 RATTLESDEN ROAD, WOOLPIT
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C434 Rattlesden Road, Woolpit from 280 metres south of the junction with The Green for 30 metres southbound to facilitate a water cover replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Stowmarket Road, Rattlesden, Fen Street, Buxhall, Lower Road, Onehouse, Lower Road, Shelland, Borley Green, Woolpit, The Heath, Woolpit, The Green, Woolpit and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/01/2026 – 08/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE B1119 RENDHAM ROAD AND FAIRFIELD ROAD, C238 MILL ROAD,
U2526 ALBION STREET AND SAXON ROAD AND U2221 PARK END, SAXMUNDHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases:

1. the B1119 Rendham Road, Saxmundham from Saxon Road to Fairfield Road

2. •   the B1119 Rendham Road, Saxmundham from Fairfield Road to Albion Street
   •  the C238 Mill Road, Saxmundham closed from Rendham Road to Mill Rise
   •  the B1119 Fairfield Road, Saxmundham from Rendham Road to no. 75 Fairfield Road

3. •  the B1119 Rendham Road, Saxmundham from Mill Road to Albion Street
   •  the U2526 Albion Street, Saxmundham from Rendham Road to no. 52 Albion Street

4. the U2526 Saxon Road, Saxmundham from no. 15 to no. 85

5. the U2221 Park End, Saxmundham from Mill Road to Mill Rise.

This is to facilitate a gas main replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion routes will be:

1. the A12, the B1121 and vice versa

2. the A12, the B1121 and vice versa

3. the A12, the B1121 and vice versa

4. Saxon Road and vice versa

5. Mill Rise, Mill Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closures will operate from:

1. 05/01/2026 – 19/01/26

2. 19/01/2026 – 02/02/26

3. 02/02/2026 – 16/02/26

4. 09/02/26 – 23/02/26

5. 16/02/26 – 02/03/26.

If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3406 MILL HILL, BURGH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3406 Mill Hill, Burgh from the junction with White Foot Lane/Hasketon Road for 30 metres southbound to facilitate a new water connection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the B1079 Grundisburgh Road, Drabs Lane, Clopton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 – 06/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF PROHIBITION OF ENTRY ON PART OF THE U5149 PORTMAN ROAD, U5148 LONDON ROAD, U5007 BURLINGTON ROAD AND U5148 BURLINGTON ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
•  U5149 Portman Road, Ipswich from London Road for 80 metres south eastbound
•  U5148 London Road, Ipswich from 80 metres west of the junction with Burlington Road to Portman Road
•  U5007 Burlington Road, Ipswich from London Road for 40 metres southbound.

This is to facilitate a gas main replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Handford Road, Burlington Road, Crescent Road, Portman Road, Handford Road and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will also be a suspension of the prohibition of entry on the U5148 Burlington Road, Ipswich to allow access and egress.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 05/01/2026 – 14/01/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A12 HACHESTON NORTHBOUND SLIP ON AND B1116 THE STREET, HACHESTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the A12 Hacheston Northbound Slip On, Hacheston from the A12 to the roundabout with the B1116 to facilitate safety to relieve traffic issues during gas works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A12, the A1094, the B1069, the B1078 and no vice versa.
From 05/01/2026 – 03/03/2026 there will also be a temporary 30mph speed restriction on the B1116 The Street, Hacheston from the B1078 Roundabout for 1480 metres eastbound.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/01/2026 – 03/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.

Date: 03/01/2026
Nigel Inness, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council,
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX