Suffolk – Multiple Temporary Road & Footpath Closures and Traffic Management Works

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF FOOTPATH 20, ASSINGTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing Footpath 20, Assington from 170 metres east of the junction with The Street for 120 metres eastbound to facilitate resurfacing works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

The diversion route will be Footpath 20, The Street, northbound, then eastbound until the junction with Footpath 12 going southbound for the entirety of Footpath 12 going westbound from the junction with Footpath 12 and Back Road then Northbound from the junction with The Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Emily Smart of Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils.

Tel: (01449) 724808. Email: Emily.smart@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF

THE A1189 RANSOMES WAY AND U5748 JAMES BENNETT AVENUE, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:

1. A1189 Ransomes Way, Ipswich

2. U5748 James Bennett Avenue, Ipswich.

This is 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 routes will be:

1. A1156, the A14, the A1189 and vice versa.

2. Crane Boulevard, the A1189 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 16/08/2026 - 29/08/2026 from 8pm - 5am. 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 B1075 OLD CATTLE MARKET AND DOGS HEAD STREET, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:

• B1075 Old Cattle Market, Ipswich from Silent Street to Dogs Head Street.

• B1075 Dogs Head Street, Ipswich from Old Cattle Market to Lower Brook Street.

This is to facilitate remedial 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 Civic Drive, St Matthews Street, Crown Street, St Margarets Street, Woodbridge Road, Argyle Street, Grimwade Street, St Helens Street, Fore Street, Tacket Street with no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 19/08/2026 from 8pm - 6am. 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 A137 BRIDGE STREET AND B1073 STOKE STREET, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:

• A137 Bridge Street, Ipswich at the junction with Stoke Street.

• B1073 Stoke Street, Ipswich from Burrell Road to Bridge Street.

This is to facilitate a stop tap replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Bridge Street, Vernon Street, Hawes Street, Vernon Street, Bridge Street, Grafton Way, Commercial Road, West End Road, London Road, Ranelagh Road, Burrell Road with no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 7pm on 18/08/2026 - 6am on 19/08/2026 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 U5800 MANSBROOK BOULEVARD, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5800 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich at the junction with Ravenswood Avenue 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 Mansbrook Boulevard, Havergate Road, Minsmere Road, Titchell Drive and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 25/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to eSmart Networks. Tel: (01376) 314961.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1111 HIGH STREET, HOPTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1111 High Street, Hopton from Andonia for 30 metres northeast to Durham House 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 the B1111, the A1066, the B1113, the A143, the B1111 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 21/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C639 THE STREET, HEPWORTH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C639 The Street, Hepworth from the junction with Wood Lane to the junction with Church Lane 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 The Street, the A143, the B1111, Hepworth Road, North Common Road, The Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 21/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4419 KINGSTON ROAD, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4419 Kingston Road, Ipswich from Bramford Road for 20 metres northbound to facilitate a linkbox replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Bramford Road, Surbiton Road, Bramford Lane and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 20/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4613 GATACRE ROAD, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order prohibiting waiting on the U4613 Gatacre Road, Ipswich from no. 14 - no. 32 on both sides of the carriageway to facilitate charging point installation and connection. There will be no exceptions for Blue Badge holders. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

It is intended that this measure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF

THE C600 HIGHBRIDGE GRAVEL DROVE, LAKENHEATH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C600 Highbridge Gravel Drove, Lakenheath from the junction with Sharpes Corner 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 Highbridge Gravel Drove, the B1112, Eriswell Road, the A1101, Farthing Drove, Highbridge Gravel Drove and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 19/08/2026 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 C619 MILL ROAD, LAKENHEATH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C619 Mill Road, Lakenheath from the junction with Lilac Drive to the junction with Back Street 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 Mill Road, Wings Road, the B1112, Mill Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 18/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1127 BECCLES ROAD AND WRENTHAM ROAD, WRENTHAM AND HENSTEAD

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1127 Beccles Road, Wrentham from Wrentham Road for 93 metres southbound and the B1127 Wrentham Road, Henstead from Beccles Road to Model Cottages 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 the A145, the A146, the A12, the B1127 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 07/08/2026 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE A1092 BAYTHORNE END AND MILL ROAD, STOKE BY CLARE AND BIRDBROOK

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1092 Baythorne End, Stoke by Clare and A1092 Mill Road, Birdbrook to facilitate railing 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 the A1092, the A134, the A131, the A1124, the A1017 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 21/08/2026 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 C642 LOW STREET AND IXWORTH ROAD, BARDWELL

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C642 Low Street, Bardwell and Ixworth Road, Bardwell from Old Baptist Chapel for 40 metres southbound 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 Low Street, Quaker Lane, Stanton Road, Bardwell Road, the A143, the A1088, Bardwell Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 18/08/2026 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 B1078 LOWER ROAD AND HIGH STREET AND

THE U4707 COOPER ROAD, HEMINGSTONE, CODDENHAM AND GOSBECK

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases.

1.

• B1078 Lower Road, Hemingstone from the junction with Main Road to Rectory Road

2.

• B1078 Lower Road, Hemingstone from Rectory Road to High Street

• B1078 High Street, Coddenham from Lower Road to Love Lane

• U4707 Cooper Road, Gosbeck at the junction with High Street.

This is to facilitate fibre network 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 Helmingham Road, the road from the U4707 to the U4729, Ipswich Road, Gosbeck Road, Debenham Road, Ipswich Way, the A1120, the A140, the B1078 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 07/08/2026 - 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 ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF

THE C569 WICKHAM ROAD, THORNHAM MAGNA

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C569 Wickham Road, Thornham Magna from no. 178 to the junction with The Street 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 Wickham Road, Thornham Magna, The Street, Wickham Skeith, Finningham Road, Wickham Road, Finningham, the B1113, the A143, the A140, Workhouse Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 07/08/2026 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 U4327 THORNEY ROAD AND LONGFIELD ROAD, CAPEL ST MARY

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:

1. U4327 Thorney Road, Capel St Mary from Aisthorpe Road for 45 metres north eastbound.

2. U4327 Longfield Road, Capel St Mary from the junction with Thorney Road for 20 metres north eastbound.

This is to facilitate a gas mains replacement. 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. The Street and vice versa.

2. Thorney Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 13/09/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1116 KING STREET, WEYBREAD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1116 King Street, Weybread from the junction with One Eyed Lane for 170 metres northbound to facilitate accessing telegraph poles to provide fibre overhead 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 the B1116, the B1123, the A144, the B1117, the B1116 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 16/08/2026 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U1728 SANDPIT LANE, WORLINGHAM

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1728 Sandpit Lane, Worlingham to facilitate 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 Manor Close, College Lane, Sandpit Lane and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 07/08/2026 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 B1077 ASPALL ROAD, DEBENHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1077 Aspall Road, Debenham from Derry Brook Lane to Chancery Lane to facilitate bank stabilization 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 B1077, the A1120, the A140, the B1117, the B1077 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C600 HIGHBRIDGE GRAVEL DROVE, LAKENHEATH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C600 Highbridge Gravel Drove, Lakenheath from the junction with Sharpes Corner 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 Highbridge Gravel Drove, the B1112, Eriswell Road, the A1101, Farthing Drove, Highbridge Gravel Drove and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 19/08/2026 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 U8801 PLOUGH LANE, SUDBURY

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8801 Plough Lane, Sudbury from the A131 to Straw Lane to facilitate a water stop tap replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Plough Lane, the B1115, the A131 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 18/08/2026 - 19/08/2026 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 F8940 SHEEPSHEAD HILL UNASSOCIATED FOOTWAY, GREAT CORNARD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the F8940 Sheepshead Hill Unassociated Footway, Great Cornard from no. 50 for 15 metres north eastbound to facilitate a water stop tap replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

The diversion route will be Sheepshead Hill, Sheepshead Hill Unassociated Footway and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 18/08/2026 - 19/08/2026 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 U6740 ABBOTTS ROAD, MINSTER ROAD AND TRINITY LINK, HAVERHILL

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:

• U6740 Abbotts Road, Haverhill from Minster Road to no. 32.

• U6740 Minster Road, Haverhill from Chapple Drive to Abbotts Road.

• U6740 Trinity Link, Haverhill.

This is to facilitate footway slurry 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 Abbotts Road, Chapple Drive, Minster Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 17/08/2026 - 21/08/2026 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.

Date: 06/08/2026

Nigel Inniss, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council

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