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Suffolk - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures, Speed Restriction and Footpath Closure for utility, maintenance, repair, telecommunications, resurfacing, bridge, level crossing and redevelopment works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C601 UNDLEY ROAD, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C601 Undley Road, Lakenheath from 965 metres west of Eriswell Road for 280 metres south westbound to facilitate works on overhead lines and poles. 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 B1112, Eriswell Road, Holywell Row, Mildenhall Road, the A1101 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 from 9.30am - 4.30pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic.
Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3603 WOODSTONE AVENUE, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3603 Woodstone Avenue, Ipswich from 80 metres east of the junction with Henley Road for 20 metres eastbound 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 Henley Road, Elsmere Road, The Avenue and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 17/06/2026 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 U8704 WOODHALL ROAD, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8704 Woodhall Road, Sudbury from number 11 for 30 metres north eastbound 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 Queens Road, Clarence Road, Tudor Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 from 9.30am - 2.30pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic.
Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7064 CHURCH END, DEPDEN
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U7064 Church End, Depden from Bury Road to Rectory Lodge 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 road from the A143 to the C659, Ashfield Green, The Duddery, Church Road, the A143 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited.
Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U6330 THIEVES LANE, PAKENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6330 Thieves Lane, Pakenham to facilitate bridge parapet 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 Thurston Road, the A143, Mill Road, Fen Road, Broadway and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 from 7.30am - 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 Suffolk Highways.
Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C684 LAWSHALL ROAD, HAWSTEAD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C684 Lawshall Road, Hawstead from 900 metres north of the junction with Brands Lane for 50 metres northbound to facilitate carriageway 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 Lawshall Road, The Green, Bury Road, The Poun, Nowton Road, Hawstead Road, Bury Road, Nowton Road, Cullum Road Roundabout, Cullum Road, Southgate Green, Sicklesmere Road, Bury Road, Stanningfield Road, Bury Road, Church Road, Donkey Lane, Hanningfield Green, Shimpling Road, Little Chadacre, Mill Hill, Road from 7439 to C685, Melford Road, Rectory Corner, Bury Road, Lawshall Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 17/06/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Anglia Water SPA.
Tel: 07423 483649.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C477 IPSWICH ROAD, DEBENHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C477 Ipswich Road, Debenham from no. 28 for 140 metres westbound to facilitate tree cutting around overhead wires. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Ipswich Road, Debenham Road, Winston, Pettaugh Road, Debenham Road, Pettaugh, Debenham Way, the A1120, the B1077 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/06/2026 - 25/06/2026 from 9am - 2.30pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Connect Highways.
Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C478 GOSBECK ROAD, HELMINGHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C478 Gosbeck Road, Helmingham from the junction with the B1077 to Park Cottage to facilitate vegetation clearing. 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 B1077, the B1078, Helmingham Road, Gosbeck Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 16/06/2026 - 17/06/2026 from 8am to 5pm. 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 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE B1123 METFIELD ROAD, MENDHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order for a temporary 30mph speed restriction on the B1123 Metfield Road, Mendham from 365.76 metres west of the junction with Sandpit Hill for 832.32 metres eastbound to facilitate safety whilst using two-way signals to install a new water connection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd.
Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A144 HALESWORTH ROAD, WENHASTON WITH MELLS HAMLET
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A144 Halesworth Road, Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet at the level crossing for 20 metres eastbound and 20 metres westbound to facilitate level crossing 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 A145, the A146, the A143, the A144 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 11.59pm on 24/06/2026 - 5am on 25/06/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Centurion Site Services.
Tel: (01132) 775360.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C708 WATTISHAM ROAD, HITCHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C708 Wattisham Road, Hitcham from the junction with Water Run for 230 metres eastbound to facilitate access to an overhead telecommunications 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 Bird Street, Hitcham Road, Bildeston Road, Wattisham Stone, the B1115 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 15/06/2026 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 Sunbelt Rentals.
Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C546 GREAT GREEN AND U4916 ORCHARD LANE, THURSTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. C546 Great Green, Thurston from the junction with Orchard Close to the junction with Gypsies Lane.
2. U4916 Orchard Lane, Thurston from the junction with Great Green to the junction with Pakenham Road.
This is 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 routes will be:
1. Great Green, Road from A1088 to Thurston, Ixworth Road, Norton, Ixworth Road Stowlangtoft, Bull Road Stowlangtoft, Bull Road Pakenham, Fen Road, Church Hill Pakenham, Church Hill Thurston, Pakenham Road, Norton Road and vice versa.
2. Norton Road, Pakenham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from:
1. 24/06/2026 - 16/07/2026
2. 17/07/2026 - 06/08/2026
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 B1113 STOWUPLAND ROAD, STOWMARKET
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1113 Stowupland Road, Stowmarket from 300 metres north of the B1113 for 140 metres north eastbound to facilitate carriageway resurfacing. 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 B1115, the A1120, the A1308, Station Road East, Stowupland Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 from 8pm 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 Crusader Traffic.
Tel: 01406 490011.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4142 RIVER VIEW, U4113 CHURCH LANE AND U4112 IPSWICH ROAD, HARKSTEAD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. U4142 River View, Harkstead from the junction with Ipswich Road to Church Lane.
2. U4113 Church Lane, Harkstead from the junction with River View to The Street.
3. U4112 Ipswich Road, Harkstead from the junction with The Street to River View Road.
This is 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 routes will be:
1. Ipswich Road, The Street, Church Lane and vice versa.
2. River View Road, Ipswich Road, The Street and vice versa.
3. River View Road, Church Lane, The Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 15/06/2026 - 03/07/2026 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 FOOTPATH 6, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Footpath 6, Sudbury from 199 metres northeast of the junction with Footpath 5 for 87 metres north eastbound for safety reasons during redevelopment works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be to follow the temporary tarmac path as signed.
This order continues in force the emergency measures operating since 27/05/2026.
It is intended that the closure will operate until 27/10/2026, but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Stephen Brown of Bowmer and Kirkland.
Tel: (01773) 853131
Email: s.brown@bandk.co.uk
Date: 13/06/2026
Nigel Inns
Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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