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Suffolk, Multiple Temporary Closures Duen To Various Works
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF FOOTPATH 9, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Footpath 9, Sudbury from 272 metres north of the A134 for 328 metres northbound to facilitate drainage, culvert and surfacing works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
There is no diversion route.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 22/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Ben Rayner of Taylor Wimpey. Tel: 07855169342.
Email: ben.rayner@taylorwimpey.com
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1726 SUTTONS ROAD, WORLINGHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1726 Suttons Road, Worlingham from the junction with Rectory Lane for 30 metres eastbound to facilitate 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 Rectory Lane, Lowestoft Road, Pyes Avenue, Guildhall Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 06/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1375 RACKHAMS CORNER, BLUNDESTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1375 Rackhams Corner, Blundeston from the junction with Blundeston Road for 470 metres to facilitate piling 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 A47, the A12, the B1074, the B1375 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 22/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Rental Services. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C960 ST PETERS ROAD, CARLTON COLVILLE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C960 St Peters Road, Carlton Colville from the junction with Avelling Road for 70 metres eastbound to facilitate the removal of a tree. 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 Street, Rectory Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on:
• 04/03/2026 from 8am – 5pm
• 11/03/2026 from 8am – 5pm
• 18/03/2026 from 8am – 5pm.
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 B1117 LOW ROAD, DENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1117 Low Road, Denham from Horham Road for 750 metres southbound to facilitate pole testing. 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 B1117, the A140, the B1118 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 22/02/2026 from 9.30am – 3.30pm but, 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 C674 BOYTON END, STOKE BY CLARE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C674 Boyton End, Stoke by Clare from Chapel Street for 540 metres northbound to facilitate telecommunications cabling and tree cutting 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 A1092, the A1017, the B1061, Kings Hill, Silver Street, Rectory Road, Cotton Hall Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 25/02/2026 from 9.30am – 3pm but, 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 U7423 LAWSHALL ROAD, HARTEST
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U7423 Lawshall Road, Hartest from Hartest Hill to Cooks Farm Barn to facilitate installation of a fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Lambs Lane, Melford Road, Road between 7439 and C685, Mill Hill, Stanstead Road, Hartest Hill, Shimpling Road, Hartest Hill and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 01/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNE WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE B1078 NEEDHAM ROAD AND BARKING ROAD AND B1113 STOWMARKET ROAD, BADLEY HILL AND HIGH STREET, BARKING, NEEDHAM MARKET AND BADLEY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1078 Needham Road, Barking from Parsons Lane to Barking Road and the B1078 Barking Road, Needham Market from Needham Road to Foxglove Avenue to facilitate construction of new drainage. 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 B1078, the B1113, the A1308, the B1115, the B1078 and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the:
• B1113 Stowmarket Road, Badley
• B1113 Badley Hill, Badley
• B1113 Stowmarket Road, Needham Market, and
• B1113 High Street, Needham Market.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 23/02/2026 – 24/04/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8200 WINDSOR GREEN, COCKFIELD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8200 Windsor Green, Cockfield from no. 4 for 30 metres north eastbound to facilitate repairs to a water cover and frame. 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 A134, the A1141 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 25/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to BT Openreach. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING ON THE U5521 HAYGATE, EYE
Suffolk County Council has made an order prohibiting waiting on the U5521 Haygate, Eye from no. 12 to no. 15 to facilitate installation of drop kerbs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Standard Exceptions are to apply but there will be no exceptions for blue badge holders.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 23/02/2026 – 27/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Persimmon Homes Ltd. Tel: (01473) 526431.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C697 LOWER GREEN, LITTLE WHELNETHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C697 Lower Green, Little Whelnetham from 165 metres south of the junction with The Street for 270 metres southbound to facilitate the replacement of poles and overhead cables. 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 Street, Little Whelnetham Road, the A134, Water Lane, Low Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 24/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C677 REED ROAD, HAWKEDON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C677 Reed Road, Hawkedon to facilitate installing fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Old School Road, Chedburgh Road, the A143, Wickham Street Road, Lower Green, Hawkedon Road, Stanstead, Road from C676 to C675 and C677 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 06/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2636 UPLAND ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U2636 Upland Road, Ipswich in the following phases:
from Spring Road to no. 29.
from Cauldwell Hall Road to no. 29.
This is to facilitate a gas replacement project. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Spring Road, Cauldwell Hall Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from:
23/02/2026 – 06/03/2026
13/04/2026 – 24/04/2026.
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 U3026 BRUNSWICK ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3026 Brunswick Road, Ipswich from 45 metres north east of the junction with Kingsgate Drive for 30 metres north eastbound to facilitate a new gas 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 Kingsgate Drive, Queensgate Drive and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 26/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.
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Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3211 Beech Road, Rushmere St Andrew from no. 38 for 20 metres northbound to facilitate cover and frame repairs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Bell Lane, Foxhall Road, the A1189, the A1214 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 24/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to BT Openreach. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C448 IPSWICH ROAD, GOSBECK
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C448 Ipswich Road, Gosbeck from Greenway Farm for 30 metres northbound 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 B1078, the B1077, the A1120, The Green, Ipswich Road, Pettaugh, Debenham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/02/2026 – 26/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to BT Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7058 LADYS GREEN, OUSDEN
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U7058 Ladys Green, Ousden from Bury Road for 67 metres 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 Bury Road, Barrow Road, Hargrave, Barrow Hill, Denham Lane, St Edmundsbury, the road from the C659 to the B1085, Denham Road, Dunstall Green, Dunstall Green Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/02/2026 – 26/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1068 BLUNDENS CORNER, STOKE BY NAYLAND
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1068 Blundens Corner, Stoke by Nayland from the junction with School Street to the junction with Rectory Hill to facilitate overhead cabling 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 B1068, the B1087, the A134, the B1068 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 22/02/2026 from 8am – 4pm but, 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 B1076 GREAT COLEMAN STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1076 Great Coleman Street, Ipswich from Old Foundry Road to St Margarets Street to facilitate stop tap replacement 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 Northgate Street, Crown Street, St Matthews Street, Crown Street, St Margarets Plain, St Margarets Street and no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 8pm on 04/03/2026 – 6am on 05/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE B1023 SILENT STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1023 Silent Street, Ipswich from no. 21 for 30 metres southbound to facilitate stop tap replacement 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 St Nicholas Street, Cutler Street, Greyfriars Road, Bridge Street, Greyfriars Road, Franciscan Way, Princes Street, Friars Street, Falcon Street and no vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will also be a temporary suspension of one-way traffic on the B1023 Silent Street, Ipswich to allow access and egress.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 8pm on 04/03/2026 – 6am on 05/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5724 THE STREET, BRUNDISH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U5724 The Street, Brundish from the junction with the B1118 Stradbroke Road for 130 metres north eastbound to facilitate the replacement of poles and overhead cabling. 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 B1118, London City Road, Fals Green, Wilby Lane, Road from C524 to B1116 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 27/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1069 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, TUNSTALL
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1069 Woodbridge Road, Tunstall from 75 metres south of the junction with Ashe Road for 30 metres southbound to facilitate water 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 the B1078, the A12, the B1438, the A1152 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 23/02/2026 from 10am – 3pm 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 LOW ROAD, SWEFFLING
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1119 Low Road, Sweffling from the junction with Cransford Road for 50 metres north eastbound 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 A12, the A1120, the B1120 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 06/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C514 PIXEY GREEN, WINGFIELD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C514 Pixey Green, Wingfield from the junction with Hall Road to the junction with The Chestnuts to facilitate telecommunications pole testing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Stradbroke Road, Top Road, the B1118 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 23/02/2026 from 9.30am – 3.30pm but, 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 FOOTWAY F0838 OLD RECTORY WALK CAPEL ST MARY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the Footway F0838 Old Rectory Walk, Capel St Mary from no. 2 to no. 8 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 Old Rectory Walk, Catesbray, Aishthorpe, Thorney Road, Old Rectory Walk and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 27/02/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to C and L Construction Ltd. Tel: 07549 856716.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C523 FROM THE B1117 TO THE C520, DENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C523 from the B1117 to the C520, Denham from the B1117 for 630 metres eastbound to facilitate a water mains 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 B1117 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 27/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5505 FROM THE B1117 TO THE C522 DENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U5505 from the B1117 to C522, Denham from the B1117 for 50 metres northbound 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 B1117, Horham Road, Denham Corner, Hoxne Road, Church Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/02/2026 – 27/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF FOOTPATH 16, HOLBROOK
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Footpath 16, Holbrook from Footpath 5 for 110 metres north eastbound for safety reasons due to a damaged bridge. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Footpath 16, Footpath 22, Footpath 4 and vice versa.
This order continues in force the emergency measures operating since 04/02/2026
It is intended that the closure will operate until 03/08/2026, or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Jenny Moss of SCC Rights of Way and Access Team. Tel: (01728) 652420.
Email: prow.east@suffolk.gov.uk.
Dated: 21/02/2026
Nigel Innes, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX
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