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Suffolk - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures, Speed Restrictions and Weight Restriction Suspension

CB8Published 14/05/26
East Anglian Daily Times • 

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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF

THE C556 BADWELL ROAD, WALSHAM LE WILLOWS

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C556 Badwell Road, Walsham Le Willows from the junction with The Causeway for 50 metres westbound 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 Badwell Road, Hunston Road, The Street, the A1088, the A143, Walsham Road, The Causeway and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 KHS Traffic Management. Tel: 07745 647799.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4929 HEATH ROAD, HESSETT

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4929 Heath Road, Hessett from no. 1 for 30 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 Nether Street, High Rougham, Quaker Lane, Church Road, The Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE C628 SCHOOL ROAD, RISBY

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C628 School Road, Risby to facilitate carriageway patching. 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 Green, Flempton Road, Risby, Risby Road, Flempton, the A1101, the B1106 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 from 8am - 5pm with a further closure scheduled for associated works. 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 U2458 DORCHESTER ROAD, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2458 Dorchester Road, Ipswich from no. 37 for 30 metres south westbound 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 Ashdown Way, Lulworth Avenue and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 27/05/2026 - 02/06/2026 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 C653 NEWMARKET ROAD, MOULTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C653 Newmarket Road, Moulton from the junction with the B1085 for 600 metres westbound to facilitate the 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 the B1085, the B1506, the A1304, Moulton Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/05/2026 - 31/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1061 THURLOW ROAD, GREAT WRATTING

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1061 Thurlow Road, Great Wratting from 100 metres north of Withersfield Road for 20 metres northbound 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 A143, the A1307, the B1052 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 26/05/2026 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 A1141 WATER STREET, LAVENHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1141 Water Street, Lavenham from Lady Street to Barn Street to facilitate remedial works to a carriageway defect. 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 A1141, the A1071, the A134 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 24/05/2026 from 9am - 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 Stanmore Quality Services Ltd. Tel: 07469 853221.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C531 DUBLIN ROAD, OCCOLD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C531 Dublin Road, Occold from 30 metres south of Access Road from C531 to Woodhouse Farm for 100 metres southbound to facilitate replacing a telegraph pole and rehang associated 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 Barice Lane, the B1077, Bedingfield Road, The Street, Road from C533 to C531, Church Corner, Plash Road, Dublin Road, Rishangles and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 27/05/2026 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: (01634) 966884.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2417 BUCKLESWOOD LANE, THEBERTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2417 Buckleswood Lane, Theberton from the junction with Saxmundham 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 26/05/2026 - 05/06/2026 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 820999.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE C565 ROAD FROM

THE JUNCTION WITH THE U5229 TO BOUNDARY FARM, MENDLESHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C565 Road from the junction with the U5229 to Boundary Farm, Mendlesham to facilitate carriageway patching. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Cotton Road, Mendlesham Road, Church Road, Cock Road, Parkers Road - Cotton, the B1113, Wickham Road - Finningham, Finningham Road, The Street, The Broadway, Thwaite Road, Grange Road - Wickham Skeith and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 28/05/2026 from 8am - 5pm with a further closure scheduled for associated works. 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 B1087 UPPER STREET, HIGHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1087 Upper Street, Higham from 75 metres north east of the junction with Hadleigh Road for 35 metres eastbound to facilitate a new electrical 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 A1341, the A134, the B1087 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 27/05/2026 - 30/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Highways Safety Management. Tel: 01473 554385.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C944 BUNGAY ROAD, HOLTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C944 Bungay Road, Holton from 5 metres east of the junction with Harrisons Lane for 20 metres eastbound to facilitate removal of tree branches from high voltage cables and vegetation clearance. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Bungay Road, Fair View Road, Norwich Road, the A144/B1123/1114 Roundabout Halesworth, Saxon Way, London Road, Bramfield Road Halesworth, The Hill, The Street, London Road, Station Road, Halesworth Road, Southwold Road, The Street, Bungay Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 27/05/2026 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 C203 BLYFORD LANE, WENHASTON WITH MELLS HAMLET

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C203 Blyford Lane, Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet from 33 metres north of the junction with Coles Hill for 156 metres northbound 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 Hall Road, Hazel Lane, the A12, the A145, the B1123 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 27/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 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 C417 HYAMS LANE, HOLBROOK

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C417 Hyams Lane, Holbrook from Five Acre for 30 metres westbound to facilitate trial hole investigations. 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 B1080, the A137 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1070 BENTON STREET, HADLEIGH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1070 Benton Street, Hadleigh from 120 metres northwest of Orders Close for 15 metres north eastbound to facilitate the installation, replacement, removal and disconnection of 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 the A1071, the A1214, the A12, the B1070 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8908 GEORGE STREET, HADLEIGH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8908 George Street, Hadleigh from Inkerman Terrace to Threadneedle Street to facilitate replacing telecommunications box and duct laying. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Threadneedle Street, Angel Street, Magdalen Road, George Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 Keltic Traffic Management. Tel: 0207 157 9983.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8909 CORAM STREET, HADLEIGH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8909 Coram Street, Hadleigh from the junction with the A1071 Hadleigh Bypass for 910 metres eastbound to facilitate telecommunications cable 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 A1071, the B1070, Friars Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 27/05/2026 - 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.

TEMPORARY 30MPH AND 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTIONS ON PART OF

THE C375 CROFT LANE AND ROAD FROM A12 TO A14,

STRATTON HALL AND BUCKLESHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a temporary speed restriction on the following roads:

? 30mph speed restriction:

? C375 Croft Lane, Stratton Hall from 125 metres northeast of the junction with the A14 to the C375 Road from A12 to A14, Bucklesham

? C375 Road from A12 to A14, Bucklesham from Croft Lane, Stratton Hall to Tarmac Bucklesham Quarry

? 40mph speed restriction:

? C375 Road from A12 to A14, Bucklesham from Tarmac Bucklesham Quarry to Red House Farm

? C375 Croft Lane, Stratton Hall from the junction with the A14 for 125 metres north eastbound

This is to facilitate the installation of electric ducting. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

There will be no diversion route.

It is intended that these measures will operate from 26/05/2026 - 14/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Power on Connections. Tel: (01277) 811735.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3624 SANDY LANE, WOODBRIDGE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3624 Sandy Lane, Woodbridge from 70 metres south of the junction with Briarwood Road to the junction with California to facilitate telecoms frame and cover 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 California, Ipswich Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 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 C and L Construction Ltd. Tel: 07549 856716.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C720 ROAD FROM C719 TO A1141, GROTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C720 Road from C719 to A1141, Groton from the junction with Road from C720 to B331 for 50 metres north eastbound to facilitate electrical lines and 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 Daisy Green, Roundmaple, Milden Road, Waldingfield Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 27/05/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1061 SCHOOL ROAD, GREAT WRATTING

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1061 School Road, Great Wratting from 620 metres north of Haverhill Road for 30 metres northbound to facilitate the installation of 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 A143, the A1307, the A11, the A1304, the B1061 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 27/05/2026 - 30/05/2026 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 AND SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNE WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE C453 GROVE HILL, U4211 SCRIVENER DRIVE AND C495 SWAN HILL, BELSTEAD, PINEWOOD, COPDOCK AND WASHBROOK AND SPROUGHTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C453 Grove Hill, Belstead from the junction with Chapel Lane to the junction with Chapel Lane to facilitate water 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 Bucks Horn Lane, Church Lane, London Road, Swan Hill, the A1071, Shepherd Drive, Belmont Road, Ellenbrook Road and vice versa.

For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the:

? U4211 Scrivener Drive, Pinewood from the junction with the A1071 to the junction with Shepard Drive

? C495 Swan Hill, Copdock and Washbrook, and

? C495 Swan Hill, Sproughton

It is intended that these measures will operate from 26/05/2026 - 27/05/2026 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 B1353 THORPE ROAD, B1069 SNAPE ROAD AND THE U2305 SLOE LANE, ALDRINGHAM CUM THORPE, FRISTON AND KNODISHALL

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a 30mph speed restriction on the following roads:

? the B1353 Thorpe Road, Aldringham Cum Thorpe from Elm Tree Farm for 2400 metres eastbound

? the B1069 Snape Road, Friston from 120 metres southwest of Sloe Lane [GT1.1] for 380 metres south westbound

? the U2305 Sloe Lane, Knodishall from the junction with the B1069 for 254 metres southbound

This is to facilitate safe site access and egress. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.

It is intended that these measures will operate from 26/05/2026 - 01/09/2027 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 00 11.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4530 WASH LANE, ONEHOUSE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4530 Wash Lane, Onehouse from Combs Lane to no. 6 to facilitate carriageway resurfacing. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Combs Lane, the B1115, Wash Lane and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 26/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 from 8am - 6pm 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.

Date: 14/05/2026

Nigel Minns, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

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