Suffolk, Multiple Temporary Road Closures & Traffic Restrictions Due To Utility Works

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984: Section 14
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The C501 Wilde Street, Beck Row
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close off Widmere Lane for 30 metres south westbound to facilitate a new water main. Other works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be: the A1101, the A1065, the B1112 and vice versa.
It is intended that the order will operate from 23/03/2026 - 25/03/2026 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: 03300 433030.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The U2248 Lindbergh Road, U2257 Nacton Road Service Road East And U2078 Marvon Road, Ipswich
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• U2248 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich from Nacton Road for 52 metres northbound,
• U2257 Nacton Road Service Road East, Ipswich at the junction with Lindbergh Road,
• U2078 Marvon Road, Ipswich from Nacton Road for 50 metres southbound.
This is to facilitate a gas replacement scheme. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
Lindbergh Road: Nacton Road, A1189, A1156 and vice versa.
Marvon Road: Clapgate Lane, Landseer Road, Nacton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the order will operate from 23/03/2026 – 30/04/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: TMO Highways Limited, Tel: (01379) 676462
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The U2639 Tokio Road And U2640 Weymouth Road, Ipswich
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
i. U2639 Tokio Road, Ipswich from Cauldwell Hall Road to Tokio Road.
ii. U2640 Weymouth Road, Ipswich from Tokio Road to Weymouth Road.
This is to facilitate a gas replacement scheme. 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. St Johns Road, Cauldwell Hall Road, Marlborough Road and vice versa.
2. Tokio Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
1. 23/03/2026 - 02/04/2026
2. 07/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
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 And Suspension Of One-Way Traffic On Part Of The U4073 Firzby Street, U4004 Claude Street And Service Road Behind High Street, Ipswich
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• U4073 Firzby Street, Ipswich
• U4004 Claude Street, Ipswich from Fitzroy Street for 50 metres westbound.
This is to facilitate access to telecoms masts for maintenance/upgrade 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: Charles Street, Neale Street, Crown Street, High Street and vice versa.
For the duration of the closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the:
• U4004 Service Road behind High Street, Ipswich from Charles Street to Claude Street.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 11:55pm on 22/03/2026 – 6:00am on 23/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: Chevron Traffic Management, Tel: (01933) 681717.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The U2417 Buckleswood Lane, Thetford
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2417 Buckleswood Lane, Thetford from the junction with Saxonburgh Road for 150 metres north eastbound to facilitate a new water main. Other co-ordinated
works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be: Theberton Road, Harrow Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/03/2026 – 20/03/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: Essex and Suffolk Water, Tel: 03457 620999.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The B1075 Princes Street, Ipswich
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1075 Princes Street, Ipswich from Civic Drive (eastbound only) to Friars Street to facilitate a new electricity supply. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion routes will be:
• Northbound – Civic Drive, Elm Street, Museum Street with no vice versa.
• Southbound – Franciscan Way, Greyfriars Road, Bridge Street, Greyfriars Road, Franciscan Way, Civic Drive, Elm Street, Museum Street with no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/03/2026 – 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: Highway Safety Management, Tel: (01473) 554385.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The B1116 The Street, Hacheston
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1116 The Street, Hacheston from 44m metres north of the junction with Malesford Road for 225 metres northbound to facilitate overhead cabling pole 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 B1078, the B1079, the B1077, the A1120 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 22/03/2026 from 8:00am – 6:00pm 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 C244 Buttons Road, Marlesford
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C244 Buttons Road, Marlesford from the junction with New Road for 445 metres eastbound to facilitate the replacement of poles and new 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: New Road, Saxtead Green, Hall Road, The Street,
Parham, North Green Road, the B1116, the A12, Buttons Road, Little Glemham and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 25/03/2026
but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: Highway Safety Management, Tel: (01473) 554385.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The C712 Acton Lane, Sudbury
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C712 Acton Lane, Sudbury from No. 13 for 20 metres north eastbound to facilitate stop tap 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: Harp Close Road, the B1115 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/03/2026 – 25/03/2026 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 Ltd, Tel: (01449) 490865.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The A143 Bury Road And C691 Thurston Road, Great Barton
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• A143 Bury Road, Great Barton from the junction with Brand Road for 280 metres north eastbound.
• C691 Thurston Road, Great Barton from the junction with the A143 for 130 metres southbound.
This is to facilitate overhead rewiring. Other co-ordinated works may also take
place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
Bury Road: the A143, the A140, the A14 and vice versa.
Thurston Road: the A143, the A1088, Thurston Road Thurston, Norton Road,
Barton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 22/03/2026 from 8:00am – 6:00pm 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 B1071 Sudbury Road, Lavenham
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1071 Sudbury Road, Lavenham from 86 metres south of Melford Road for 85 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 A134, the B1115 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 8:00am on 22/03/2026 – 5:00am on 23/03/2026 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 Ltd. Tel: (01449) 490865.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The B1063 The Street, Lidgate
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1063 The Street, Lidgate from The Bell to 50 metres south of Redhouse Farm to facilitate works to stabilise erosion stream banks. 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 A143, the B1061, the A1304, the B1063 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 10/04/2026 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 A1141 Water Street, Lavenham
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1141 Water Street, Lavenham from Brent Eleigh Road to 36 metres north of drainage improvements. 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 B1071, the B1115 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 02/04/2026 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 C698 Felsham Road, Cockfield
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C698 Felsham Road, Cockfield from 75 metres southeast of Great Green for 35 metres southeastbound to facilitate disconnection of underground electrical 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: Bury Road Bradfield St George, Holybush Corner, Felsham Road, Bradfield St George, Felsham Road, Gedding, Drinkstone Road, Bury Road Felsham, Upper Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 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: Highway Safety Management, Tel: (01473) 554385.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The U8701 Burklits Lane, Sudbury
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8701 Burklits Lane, Sudbury from no. 5 to Gainsborough Close for 30 metres southbound to facilitate water pipe repairs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
• Westbound: Gainsborough Street, Gregory Street, Road Adjacent to The Church, Church Walk to Croft Road and no vice versa.
• Eastbound: Croft Road, Gainsborough Road, Girling Street, King Street, Market Hill and no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 24/03/2026 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 Ltd, Tel: (01449) 490865.
Temporary No Left Turn On Part Of The U6740 Chapple Drive, Haverhill
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a no left turn on the U6740 Chapple Drive, Haverhill at the junction with Withing Road to facilitate traffic safety during gas mains 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: Withing Road with no vice versa.
It is intended that the measure will operate from 24/03/2026 – 23/04/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: TMO Highways Limited, Tel: (01379) 676462.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The C736 Livermere Road, Great Barton
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C736 Livermere Road, Great Barton from the east telecommunications to the junction with Brand Road 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: Livermere Road, Mill Road, Ixworth Road, Brand Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 23/03/2026 – 02/04/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: ABC Telecoms Limited, Tel: 07498 904219.
Temporary Closure Of Part Of The U4914 Oak Road, Thurston
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4914 Oak Road, Thurston from the junction with Great Green to Green Farm Cottage on Oak Road, Thurston to facilitate fibre network installation. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be: Pakenham Road, Church Road, Stoney Lane, Banelis Road, Oak Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/03/2026 – 30/03/2026 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 C763 Southgate Street, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C763 Southgate Street, Bury St Edmunds from St Botolphs Lane to the junction with Southgate Green roundabout (Eastbound only) to facilitate excavation and installation of ducts. 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, Westgate Street, Cullum Road and no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/03/2026 – 05/04/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to: Triconnex, Tel: (01376) 332680.

Nigel Inniss Head of Governance,
Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
Dated: 12/03/2026