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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE C351 DOBBS LANE, KESGRAVE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C351 Dobbs Lane, Kesgrave to facilitate surface dressing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Foxhall Road, Bell Lane, the A1214 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from:
• 12/07/2026 - 13/07/2026 from 10am - 2pm
• 21/07/2026 from 10am - 2pm.
There will be 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 U4715 BULLS ROAD, HEMINGSTONE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4715 Bulls Road, Hemingstone from the junction with Church Lane to Cart Lodge 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 Church Lane, Main Road, Bells Cross Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 31/07/2026 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 THE U4105 THE STREET, HOLBROOK
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4105 The Street, Holbrook from the junction with Hales Grove to Longacre 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 The Street, the B1080, Woodlands Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 20/07/2026 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 THE U4626 MILL LANE, EARL STONHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4626 Mill Lane, Earl Stonham from 300 metres north of Fen Lane for 100 metres northbound to facilitate clearing power 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 Fen Lane, the A1120, Chapel Lane, Mill Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 14/07/2026 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 Connect Highways. Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4119 THE STREET
AND C411 SHOTLEY ROAD, SHOTLEY AND ERWARTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• U4119 The Street, Shotley from the junction with Shotley Road, Erwarton for 88 metres northbound
• C411 Shotley Road, Erwarton from the junction with The Street, Shotley for 109 metres south westbound.
This is 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 the B1456, Harkstead Lane, Brick Kiln Road, Lower Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 07/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C498 STATION ROAD EAST AND STOWUPLAND ROAD, STOWMARKET
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• C498 Station Road East, Stowmarket from the level crossing for 20 metres westbound
• C498 Stowupland Road, Stowmarket from the level crossing for 20 metres eastbound.
This is to facilitate a level crossing inspection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Station Road, the A1308, the B1115, the B1113, Stowupland Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 12/07/2026 from 1am - 7am 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 U4908 THE PLANCHE, THURSTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4908 The Planche, Thurston from Thurston Church to the junction with Church Road 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 Hollow Lane, Norton Road, Tostock Road, Thurston Road, The Planche and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/07/2026 - 13/07/2026 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 THE C688 HILL ROAD, WESTLEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C688 Hill Road, Westley from Beechcroft for 30 metres northbound to facilitate carriageway 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 Bury Road, Westley Road, A1302 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1084 THE STREET, THE B1084, PADLEY WATER AND ORFORD ROAD, CHILLESFORD AND BUTLEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• the B1084 The Street Chillesford from the junction with Mill Lane to the B1084
• the B1084, Chillesford
• the B1084 Padley Water, Chillesford
• the B1084 Orford Road, Butley.
This is to facilitate:
1. surface dressing
2. road markings 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 B1084, the A1152, the B1078, the B1084 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
1. 13/07/2026 - 16/07/2026 from 10am - 2pm
2. 05/08/2026 - 07/08/2026 from 7pm - 5am.
There will be 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 U4005 HIGH STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4005 High Street, Ipswich from 100 metres north of Crown Street for 20 metres northbound to facilitate utility repair and maintenance 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 Fonnereau Road, Crown Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C695 BURY ROAD
AND C694 CHURCH ROAD, BRADFIELD ST GEORGE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• C695 Bury Road, Bradfield St George from the junction with Hollybush Corner for 230 metres westbound
• C694 Church Road, Bradfield St George from the junction with Hollybush Corner for 160 metres north eastbound.
This is to facilitate pole and overhead cable 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 Cockfield Road, Felsham Road, Bury Road, Water Lane, the A134 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 14/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C427 CHURCH ROAD, BEYTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C427 Church Road, Beyton from Marl Cottage 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 roads bounding Beyton Green, Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Drinkstone Road, Hessett, Church Road, Beyton and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/07/2026 - 15/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNE WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE C442 SPROUGHTON ROAD AND LOWER ROAD, IPSWICH AND SPROUGHTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• C442 Sproughton Road, Ipswich from the roundabout to Sproughton Road, Sproughton
• C442 Sproughton Road, Sproughton from Sproughton Road, Ipswich to Farthing Road.
This is to facilitate roundabout 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 B1067, the A1214, the A14 and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the following roads:
• C442 Sproughton Road, Sproughton
• C442 Lower Road, Sproughton.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 13/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 from 9pm - 5am. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Brooks and Wood. Tel: (01473) 719191.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8418 ASH STREET, SEMER
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8418 Ash Street, Semer from 220 metres north of the junction with Dairy Road for 30 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 Whatfield Road, The Green, Whatfield Road, the B1078, Dairy Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 13/07/2026 from 9.30am - 3.30pm. 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 U4530 WASH LANE, ONEHOUSE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4530 Wash Lane, Onehouse to facilitate drainage investigation. Other co-ordinated 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 13/07/2026 - 14/07/2026 from 8am - 6pm. 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 C950 MILL ROAD, RUMBURGH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C950 Mill Road, Rumburgh from the junction with The Street for 152.38 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 Mill Road, Banks Lane, New Road, The Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 14/07/2026 from 9.30am - 3.30pm. 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 A1088 FROM THE DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO THE A14 ELMSWELL
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1088 road from the District Boundary to the A14, Elmswell to facilitate street lighting 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 Church Road from the A1088 roundabout, Cross Street, Wetherden Road, Elmswell Road, Stowmarket Road, Tot Hill, Tot Hill junction with the A13-08 roundabout and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 13/07/2026 from 8pm to Midnight. 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 THE FOOTWAY BETWEEN NORTH ENTRANCE AND DEBEN ROAD, SAXMUNDHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the Footway between North Entrance and Deben Road, Saxmundham to facilitate riverbank protection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Main Road, Brook Farm Road, Deben Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 20/07/2026 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 Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1079 GRUNDISBURGH ROAD, CLOPTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1079 Grundisburgh Road, Clopton from the junction with Market Hill to the junction with Drabs Lane to facilitate tree cutting works for telecoms 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 the B1079, the A12, the B1078 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 13/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 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 OCU Group. Tel: 01733 788878.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C473 HIGHAM ROAD, RAYDON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• C473 Higham Road, Raydon from no. 1 Waterworks Cottage for 128 metres southbound
• C473 Higham Road, Raydon from 50 metres north of Wades Lane for 85 metres northbound.
This is to facilitate reinstatement of a water access point. 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 B1070, Sandpits Lane, the B1068 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/07/2026 - 24/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
Date: 02/07/2026
Nigel Innis, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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