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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5132 RADCLIFFE DRIVE, U5150 THE CHESTNUTS,
U5151 DISBURY CLOSE, U5705 WILMSLOW DRIVE AND U5131 ECCLES ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
• U5132 Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich from Radcliffe Drive to Eccles Road
• U5150 The Chestnuts, Ipswich from Radcliffe Drive to no. 1 The Chestnuts
• U5151 Disbury Close, Ipswich from no. 26 to Radcliffe Drive
• U5705 Wilmslow Drive, Ipswich from no. 2 to Radcliffe Drive
• U5131 Eccles Road, Ipswich from no. 73 to Radcliffe Drive
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 Radcliffe Drive, Bridgwater Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/08/2026 - 18/08/2026 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 Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6138 WINGS ROAD, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U6138 Wings Road, Lakenheath from the junction with Back Street for 30 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 Wings Road, the B1112, Mill Road, Wings Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/08/2026 - 27/08/2026 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: (01449) 745755.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C606 MILDENHALL ROAD, WEST ROW
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C606 Mildenhall Road, West Row from the junction with Beeches Road for 160 metres eastbound to facilitate sewer and manhole 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 Beeches Road, Jarmans Lane, Mildenhall Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 18/09/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Elan Civil Engineering Ltd. Tel: 07827 967823.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE THE U6106 CHURCH ROAD AND THE C621 RATTLERS ROAD, BRANDON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• U6106 Church Road, Brandon from the junction with the A1065 for 300 metres westbound
• C621 Rattlers Road, Brandon from the junction with the A1065 for 20 metres south eastbound.
This is to facilitate laying a gas main. 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 Church Road - Church Road, Manor Road, Crown Street, the A1065 and vice versa
• for Rattlers Road ñ Rattlers Road, the B1106, the A1065 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
• Church Road - 24/08/2026 - 28/09/2026
• Rattlers Road - 24/08/2026 - 14/09/2026.
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, SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC AND PROHIBITION OF WAITING ON PART OF THE U5617 AUSTIN STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5617 Austin Street, Ipswich from Stoke Street to Vaughan Street 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 Stoke Street, Rectory Road, Station Street, Wherstead Road and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the U5617 Austin Street to allow access and egress.
For the duration of this closure there will also be a prohibition of waiting on the U5617 Austin Street from Stoke Street to Vaughan Street. There will be no exceptions.
As this road closure is required to permit essential works to the highway, any vehicles that remain in the area affected during the period of the restriction may be removed in accordance with powers available to do so.
If you have any question regarding this process, please contact Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 24/08/2026 - 29/08/2026 from 7pm - 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 C657 NEEDHAM STREET AND THE C655 MILL ROAD, THE STREET AND DALHAM ROAD, GAZELEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. • C657 Needham Street, Gazeley from the junction with Mill Road for 50 metres north eastbound
• C655 Mill Road, Gazeley
• C655 The Street, Gazeley from the junction with Higham Road for 100 metres northbound
2. • C655 The Street, Gazeley from the junction with Higham Road for 150 metres southbound
• C655 Dalham Road, Gazeley from 150 metres south of the junction with Higham Road for 150 metres southbound.
This is to facilitate civil 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 Needham Street - Needham Street, the B1506, Gazeley Road and vice versa
1. Dalham Road, Gazeley Road, the B1085, the B1506, Gazeley Road and vice versa
2. Dalham Road, Gazeley Road, the B1085, the B1506, Gazeley Road, the Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
1. 25/08/2026 - 15/09/2026
2. 16/09/2026 - 24/09/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3113 ADDINGTON ROAD AND NEW ROAD, TRIMLEY ST MARY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. the U3113 Addington Road, Trimley St Mary from the junction with Station Road for 25 metres eastbound
2. the U3113 New Road, Trimley St Mary from the junction with Station Road for 25 metres eastbound.
This is to facilitate gas mains replacements. 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. Kingsbury Road, High Road, Station Road and vice versa
2. High Road, Station Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
1. 24/08/2026 - 06/09/2026
2. 07/09/2026 - 20/09/2026.
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 U3218 BIXLEY ROAD, RUSHMERE ST ANDREW
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3218 Bixley Road, Rushmere St Andrew from Foxhall Road to Chatsworth Drive to facilitate gas remediation 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 Foxhall Road, Bladen Drive, Bixley Drive and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0790.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE U1010 BUTTER MARKET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U1010 Butter Market, Ipswich from Queen Street to The Walk to facilitate the use of a crane to lift air condition materials. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Butter Market, Upper Brook Street, Tavern Street, Westgate Street, Museum Street, Elm Street, Friars Street, Queen Street and no vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the U1010 Butter Market, Ipswich to allow access and egress.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 7pm on 24/08/2026 until 6am on 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C695 BURY ROAD, BRADFIELD ST GEORGE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C695 Bury Road, Bradfield St George from 20 metres west of Church Road for 30 metres westbound to facilitate a water main fitting. 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, Great Green, Bradfield Road, Bury Road, Bradfield St Clare, Water Lane, the A134 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/08/2026 - 27/08/2026 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 C429 DRINKSTONE ROAD, HESSETT
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C429 Drinkstone Road, Hessett from Elm Farm for 550 metres eastbound 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 Beyton Road, Church Road, the roads bounding Beyton Green, Tostock Road, Drinkstone Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/08/2026 - 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 Anglian Water Services. Tel: 0345 714 5145.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1123 METFIELD ROAD, MENDHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1123 Metfield Road, Mendham from the junction with Sandpit Hill for 300 metres westbound to facilitate communication pole testing and tree cutting. 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 B1123, the B1117, the B1116 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 25/08/2026 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 PART OF THE B1066 MELFORD ROAD, HARTEST
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1066 Melford Road, Hartest from 200 metres northeast of Townsend Farm for 100 metres north eastbound to facilitate replacing telegraph pole. 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 A143, the A1302, the A134, the A1092, the B1066 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 23/08/2026 from 9am - 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: (01634) 966884.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C676 THE HILL, POSLINGFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C676 The Hill, Poslingford from Hillside for 30 metres north eastbound to facilitate repairing water cover and frame. 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 B1063, the A143 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 26/08/2026 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 B1071 SUDBURY ROAD, LAVENHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1071 Sudbury Road, Lavenham from 86 metres south of Melford Road for 85 metres southbound to facilitate remedial work to repair defects. 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 A134, the B1115 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8701 GAOL LANE, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8701 Gaol Lane, Sudbury from no. 49 to Grimwood Corner to facilitate waterworks. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Gaol Lane, Footway Between Market Hill and Gaol Lane, Market Hill, Burkitts Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 25/08/2026 - 26/08/2026 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 U4725 EDINBURGH GARDENS UNASSOCIATED FOOTWAY, CLAYDON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4725 Edinburgh Gardens Unassociated Footway, Claydon from no. 35 - no. 32 to facilitate 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 Footpath 33, Edinburgh Gardens, Lancaster Way, Footpath 14 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 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 C and L Construction Ltd. Tel: 07549 856716.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8910 ALDHAM ROAD, HADLEIGH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8910 Aldham Road, Hadleigh from the junction with Boswell Lane to no. 30 Aldham Road to facilitate the clearing of blockages and the laying of ducting. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Aldham Road, Boswell Lane, Calais Street, High Street, Angel Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 26/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Keltic Traffic Management. Tel: 0207 157 9983.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3610 SCHOOL LANE, UFFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3610 School Lane, Ufford from Sundor for 30 metres north westbound to facilitate fire hydrant 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 B1438, The Avenue and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 26/08/2026 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 U1033 LOWER ORWELL STREET AND THE U1068 FORE STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the following roads:
• U1033 Lower Orwell Street, Ipswich from Fore Street to no. 17 Lower Orwell Street
• U1068 Fore Street, Ipswich from no. 22 - no. 11.
This is to facilitate a gas service disconnection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
• from Upper Orwell Street - Upper Orwell Street, Orwell Place, Foundation Street, Star Lane
with no vice versa
• from Star Lane - Star Lane, Waterworks Street, Bond Street, St Helens Street, Upper Orwell Street
with no vice versa
• from Orwell Place - Orwell Place, Eagle Street, Bond Street, St Helens Street, Upper Orwell Street
with no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8507 LAYHAM ROAD, SHELLEY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U8507 Layham Road, Shelley from the junction of the road from the C727 to the C473 for 50 metres northbound to facilitate the replacement of a telecommunications pole. 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 C727 to the C473, Stoke Road, Shelley Road, Layham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 25/08/2026 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 Firstcall Traffic Management. Tel: (01707) 244593.
TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE B1456 THE STRAND, WHERSTEAD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order for a temporary 30mph speed restriction on the B1456 The Strand, Wherstead from no. 54 The Strand for 650 metres southbound to facilitate BDUK works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 24/08/2026 - 14/09/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4624 BOND STREET, STOWMARKET
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4624 Bond Street, Stowmarket from no. 25 - no. 13 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 Crown Street, Regent Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 24/08/2026 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 Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
Date: 13/08/2026
Nigel Inniss, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
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