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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road and Footway Closures for Utility and Highway Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 184: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C654 BRIDGE STREET, MOULTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C654 Bridge Street, Moulton from The Street to Gazeley Road 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 the B1085, the B1506, Gazeley Road, Mill Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 10/07/2026 - 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: 07498904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C654 GAZELEY ROAD, MOULTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C654 Gazeley Road, Moulton from Bridge Street to Primrose Hill 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 the B1085, the B1506, Gazeley Road, Mill Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 10/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C688 HAWSTEAD ROAD, NOWTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C688 Hawstead Road, Nowton from the junction with Hall Farm Lane for 30 metres northbound 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 the A1302, the A134, Stanningfield Road, Chapel Road, Old Lane, Donkey Lane, Hanningfield Green, Shimpling Road, Little Chadacre, Mill Hill and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 22/07/2026 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 U5957 COOKS ROAD, ELMSWELL
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5957 Cooks Road, Elmswell from the junction with New Road to the junction with Bennett Avenue to facilitate bus stop 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 Cooks Road, Cross Street, New Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 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 Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE C757 ST ANDREWS STREET SOUTH, BURY ST EDMUNDS
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C757 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds from the junction with Gosbold Street to the junction with Auction Street to facilitate a plant replacement programme. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Parkway, St Andrews Street North and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 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 Highway Assurance Ltd. Tel: 0333 5771810.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE A1022 GREYFRIARS ROAD FOOTWAY AND A1156 STAR LANE FOOTWAY, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following footways:
• A1022 Greyfriars Road Footway, Ipswich from Star Lane Footway for 15 metres westbound
• A1156 Star Lane Footway, Ipswich from Greyfriars Road Footway for 15 metres eastbound
This is 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 Star Lane, St Peters Street, Cutler Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 04/08/2026 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 U5080 STONECHAT ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5080 Stonechat Road, Ipswich from number 5 for 15 metres eastbound and 15 metres westbound to facilitate electrical 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 Greenfinch Avenue, Goldcrest Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 27/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4050 COTSWOLD AVENUE, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4050 Cotswold Avenue, Ipswich from Dales Road to Cheltenham Avenue to facilitate laying a new gas service. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
• Dale Hall Lane, Valley Road, Norwich Road, Lower Dales View Road, Dales View Road, Park View Road, Cotswold Avenue and vice versa.
• Dale Hall Lane, Valley Road, Norwich Road, Sherrington Road, Pine View Road, Park View Road, Cotswold Avenue and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 22/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE C555 FINNINGHAM ROAD, WALSHAM LE WILLOWS
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C555 Finningham Road, Walsham le Willows from the junction with Rickinghall Road to the junction with West Hall Road 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 Walsham Road, Summer Road, the A143, the B1113, Walsham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 23/07/2026 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 U6233 WEST STOW ROAD, CULFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U6233 West Stow Road, Culford from the junction with Hengrave Road to Little Farm to facilitate the replacement of poles and 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 West Stow Road, Ingham Road, the B1106, Hengrave Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 22/07/2026 from 10am - 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 B1065 EGREMONT STREET, GLEMSFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1065 Egremont Street, Glemsford from The Old Orchard for 50 metres northbound to facilitate the laying of a new gas service. 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 B1066, the A1092 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 23/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1061 CALFORD GREEN AND THE C670 COUPALS ROAD, KEDINGTON AND HAVERHILL
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• The B1061 Calford Green, Kedington from Coupals Road for 400 metres northbound
• The C670 Coupals Road, Haverhill from Calford Green for 30 metres westbound
This is to facilitate electrical poles and wires replacement works. 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 Calford Green) the A1017, the A143 and vice versa
• (for Coupals Road) the A1017, the A143, Chalkstone Way and vice versa
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C698 HOWE LANE, COCKFIELD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C698 Howe Lane, Cockfield from Perrydown Lane to Chapel Road 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 Chapel Road, Great Green, Felsham Road, Bury Road, Thorpe Morieux, Chapel Hill, Bury Road, Brettenham, the road from the A1141 to the C703, Mill Lane, Lavenham Road, Preston Road, the A1141 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 10/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Ltd. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF
THE A137 IPSWICH ROAD, WHERSTEAD AND BENTLEY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
• A137 Ipswich Road, Wherstead
• A137 Ipswich Road, Bentley from Ipswich Road, Wherstead to the junction with Church Road
This is to facilitate surface dressing and road markings. 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 A137, the A133, the A1232, the A12, the A14, the A137 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
• Surface Dressing – 10/07/2026 - 13/07/2026 from 4am - 9am
• Road Markings – 15/08/2026 - 20/08/2026 from 8pm - 5am
There will also be further closures 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: (03456) 066171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C441 MAIN ROAD, HENLEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C441 Main Road, Henley from the junction with Gascoigne Drive to Willow Cottage 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 Henley Road, the A1214, the B1077, the B1078, Main Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 02/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1113, FINNINGHAM ROAD, RICKINGHALL SUPERIOR
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1113, Finningham Road, Rickinghall Superior from number 1 for 550 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 B1113, A143, A140, A1120, B1113 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 19/07/2026 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 B1080 IPSWICH ROAD, HOLBROOK
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1080 Ipswich Road, Holbrook from Woodlands Close to The Street 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 Holbrook Road, Freston Hill, The Strand, A137 from The Strand to Ipswich Road, Ipswich Road, The Heath, Main Road, The Street, Stutton Road, Manningtree Road, Holbrook Road, Royal Hospital School, Primrose Hill, Church Hill, Ipswich Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 10/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C483 GRACECHURCH STREET, DEBENHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C483 Gracechurch Street, Debenham from Knights Close to Henniker Road to facilitate electrical 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 Gracechurch Street, Stowmarket Road, the C483 to Grove Farm, Debenham Road, Stonham Aspal, Mill Green, Scotts Hill, the A1120, Debenham Way, Debenham Road, Pettaugh, Pettaugh Road, The Green, Debenham Road, Winston, Ipswich Road, the B1077 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 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 Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5310 HESTLEY GREEN, THORNDON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5310 Hestley Green, Thorndon from 250 metres west of the junction with the B1077 for 100 metres westbound to facilitate works to excavate and renew water valve chambers and reinstate the verge. 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, High Street, Hall Road, Hestley Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 21/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1078 CHARSFIELD ROAD, CLOPTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1078 Charsfield Road, Clopton from the junction with Shop Road for 50 metres eastbound to facilitate overhead cabling 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 A12, the B1079, the B1078 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 19/07/2026 from 10am - 2pm 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 A12 HIGH STREET, DARSHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A12 High Street, Darsham from the junction with The Street to the junction with the A144 to facilitate road surfacing and white lining 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 A12, the A14, the A140, the A143, the A146, the A1145, the A12 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 22/07/2026 from 8pm - 5am but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Galldris. Tel: 07824 959052.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2506 ROSEMARY LANE, KELSALE CUM CARLTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2506 Rosemary Lane, Kelsale Cum Carlton from 170 metres east of the B1121 for 20 metres eastbound 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 Carlton Road, the B1121 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/07/2026 - 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 Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE ZU3612 LOWER STREET, UFFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the ZU3612 Lower Street, Ufford from the junction with Lower Road to the junction with Church Lane to facilitate works to overhead 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 Lower Road, Old Church Road, the B1438 Yarmouth Road, The Avenue, Barrack Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 20/07/2026 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 Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1119 FAIRFIELD ROAD, SAXMUNDHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1119 Fairfield Road, Saxmundham from 80 metres west of the junction with North Entrance for 30 metres westbound to facilitate the disconnection of a water supply. 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 B1121, the A12, the B1119 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 23/07/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Limited. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5221 ROAD FROM THE C565 TO THE 5241 AND THE U5241 FORD GREEN, COTTON AND BACTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
- The U5221 road from the C565 to the 5241, Cotton
- The U5241 Fords Green, Cotton
- The U5241 Fords Green, Bacton from the B1113 to Fords Green, Cotton
This is 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 the B1113, Parkers Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/07/2026 - 23/07/2026 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.
Date: 09/07/2026
Nigel Inniss, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council,
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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