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Suffolk - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL. ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF RESTRICTED BYWAY 6, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing Restricted Byway 6, Lakenheath from 60 metres west of the junction with Footpath 12 for 100 metres westbound to facilitate works to be carried out to upgrade the telecoms mast. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Paul Furness of Clarke Telecom Ltd. Tel: 07917 066227.
Email: Paul.Furness@clarke-telecom.com
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF FOOTPATH 22, MIDDLETON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing Footpath 22, Middleton at the railway crossing to facilitate safety during an inspection of the railway track. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
There is no alternative route.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 11.30pm on 03/05/2026 - 5.25am on 04/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Milie Wood of Centurion Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: (01132) 775360.
Email: mi.ie.wood@centuriontraffic.com
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE U1017 KING STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U1017 King Street, Ipswich from the Corn Exchange for 25 metres eastwards to facilitate remedial 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 Museum Street, Friars Street, Queen Street and to and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a temporary suspension of one-way traffic on the U1017 King Street, Ipswich to allow access and egress.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 8am on 05/05/2026 - 5am on 06/05/2026 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 U4007 ST GEORGES STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4007 St Georges Street, Ipswich from number 51 to Upper High Street to facilitate use of cherry picker to install an air quality system. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Upper High Street, Crown Street, St Matthew Street, Berners Street, Bedford Street and to and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to BUKO Traffic & Safety. Tel: (01724) 848246.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4651 SATURN ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4651 Saturn Road, Ipswich from number 8 for 30 metres south westbound to facilitate communication pipe 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 Jovian Way, Europa Way and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 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 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE A12 MAIN ROAD, MARLESFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a temporary 30 mph speed restriction the A12 Main Road, Marlesford from 320 metres west of the junction with Marlesford Road to 1180 metres east of Bels Lane to facilitate resurfacing and installation of central island. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 04/05/2026 - 04/09/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Group Highways. Tel: 07355 604534.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2605 BLACKHEATH ROAD, WENHASTON WITH MELLS HAMLET
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2605 Blackheath Road, Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet from 110 metres west of the junction with Hall Road for 30 metres westbound to facilitate relocation of water valves. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Hall Road, Bramfield Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 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 U3508 THE STREET, LETHERINGHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3508 The Street, Letheringham from 15 metres west of the junction with Park Road for 225 metres westbound to facilitate vegetation 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 Street, Pit Road, Sanctuary Lane, Sanctuary Bridge, Hall Road, Cooks Hill and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 from 8am - 5pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Connect Highways. Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C689 FEN ROAD, PAKENHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C689 Fen Road, Pakenham from the junction with The Street to Oxbury to facilitate the installation of 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 Fen Road, Grimstone End, Mill Road, the A143 Ixworth, the A143 Bury Road, Thurston Road, Pakenham Road, Upper Town, The Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/05/2026 - 28/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to AWC Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7418 BRANDS LANE, BRADFIELD COMBUST
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U7418 Brands Lane, Bradfield Combust from Applecourt House for 30 metres westbound to facilitate replacing a chamber, 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 Weststead Road, Lawshall Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 06/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 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 A1141 STOWS HILL AND U8032 EARLS HALL ROAD, COCKFIELD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1141 Stows Hill, Cockfield from Clip Bush Farm to Elmsdean and the U8032 Earls Hall Road, Cockfield from Stows Hill for 10 metres north eastbound to facilitate the installation of fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
For the A1141 Stows Hill - the A134, the B1115, the B1071 and vice versa.
For the U8032 Earls Hall Road - Perrydown Lane, Cockfield Road, Lavenham Road, Hill Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/05/2026 - 09/05/2026 from 7pm - 6am 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 C715 WALDINGFIELD ROAD, LINDSEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C715 Waldingfield Road, Lindsey from 350 metres west of the junction with Rose Green for 30 metres westbound to facilitate a water meter exchange. 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 C717 Daisy Green Croton, the C720 Broad Street Croton, the C720 Road from C719 to A1141 Groton, the C720 Rose Green Road Lindsey and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 05/05/2026 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7054 NUNNERY ROAD AND U7056 MEETING GREEN, WICKHAMBROOK
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U7054 Nunnery Road, Wickhambrook from St Crispens to Meeting Green and the U7056 Meeting Green, Wickhambrook from Nunnery Green to Cemetery Road to facilitate the construction of new drainage assets to alleviate flooding. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period. Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Boyden End, the B1063, Cemetery Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 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 U4649 FOOTWAY FROM VICTORIA ROAD TO THE HOUSES AND CREATING ROAD WEST, STOWMARKET
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4649 Footway from Victoria Road to the houses and Creeting Road West, Stowmarket from number 12 Edinburgh Close for 20 metres westbound to facilitate water 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 Victoria Road, Edinburgh Close and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 05/05/2026 - 06/05/2026 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 40 MPH AND 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE A143 BURY ROAD AND THE U7064 CHURCH END, DEPDEN
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a temporary 40 mph and 30 mph speed restrictions on the following roads:
40 mph Speed Restrictions
• A143 Bury Road, Depden from 80 metres north of Elm Cottage to the entrance with Suffolk Highways Depot
• A143 Bury Road, Depden from the junction with Church End for 75 metres northbound.
• U7064 Church End, Depden from Rectory Cottage for 50 metres southbound.
30 mph Speed Restrictions
• A143 Bury Road, Depden from Suffolk Highways Depot to the junction with Church End.
• U7064 Church End, Depden from outside Highweek to the junction with Bury Road.
This is to facilitate temporary traffic signals to install fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 05/05/2026 - 09/05/2026 from 7pm to 6am 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 B1069 SNAPE ROAD, TUNSTALL
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1069 Snape Road, Tunstall from 278 metres south of Linden Lane for 100 metres southbound to facilitate trimming of tree branches around electricity cables and the clearing of vegetation. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Snape Road, Snape Bridge, Bridge Road, The Hill, Church Road, Farnham Road, Snape Watering, Friday Street, the A12, A12 Hacheston Slip Off, Ashe Road, Hacheston, Ash Road, Ashe Row, Station Road Tunstall Road, Ashe Road, Tunstall, Woodbridge Road, Snape Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 04/05/2026 - 06/05/2026 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 Connect Highways. Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C704 BRETTENHAM ROAD, BUXHALL
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C704 Brettenham Road, Buxhall from Hall Orchard for 100 metres westbound 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 Brettenham Road, Cooks Green, Dale Road, Bury Road, the B1115, Buxhall Road, Purple Hill and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 05/05/2026 from 7am - 5pm 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 B1079 NEW STREET AND THEATRE STREET, WOODBRIDGE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1079 New Street, Woodbridge from number 45 for 30 metres westbound to facilitate repairs to a communication pipe. 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, the A12, the B1438, Vicarage Hill, St Johns Hill and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the:
• B1079 New Street, Woodbridge from the junction with Theatre Street to the junction with St Johns Hill.
• B1079 Theatre Street, Woodbridge from the junction with Market Hill to the junction with New Street.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 05/05/2026 - 07/05/2026 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.
Date: 23/04/2026
Nigel Inns, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
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