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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF FOOTPATH 2, ACTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing Footpath 2, Acton from Melford Road for 165 metres northbound to facilitate resurfacing works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Footpath 30 from Barrow Hill to Acton Village Hall and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 25/09/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 6 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Abbie Lee of Acton Parish Council. Tel: 07931 381751.
Email: clerk@actonparishcouncil.gov.uk
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1075 FOXHALL ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the B1075 Foxhall Road, Ipswich from the junction with Back Hamlet to the junction with Ruskin Road to facilitate a highway improvement project. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
• Clockwise - the B1075 Grove Lane, the A1156 St Helens Street, the A1156 St Margarets Street, the A1071 Woodbridge Road, the A1071 Woodbridge Road East, the A1214 Woodbridge Road East, the A1189 Heath Road, the B1075 Foxhall Road with no vice versa.
• Anti-clockwise - the B1075 Foxhall Road, the A1189 Heath Road, the A1214 Woodbridge Road East, the A1071 Woodbridge Road East, the A1071 Woodbridge Road, the A1156 Argyle Street, the B1075 St Helens Street, the B1075 Grove Lane, the B1075 Foxhall Road with no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 31/08/2026 - 09/10/2026 from 7pm - 6am. 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 6066171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND PROHIBITION OF WAITING ON THE U4128 CHAUCER ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U4128 Chaucer Road, Ipswich 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 Spenser Road, Goldsmith Road, Byron Road, Macauley Road and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will also be a prohibition of waiting on the U4128 Chaucer Road, Ipswich.
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 01/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 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 THE FOOTWAY BETWEEN MARYON ROAD AND HURRICANE PLACE, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the Footway between Maryon Road and Hurricane Place, Ipswich to facilitate gas replacement works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Martinet Green, Ravenswood Avenue, Ravenswood Way, Maryon Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 02/10/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to GTC. Tel: 07485 980893.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF
7.5 TONNE WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE A1214 LONDON ROAD AND YARMOUTH ROAD,
THE A137 VARIOUS ROADS AND THE A1156 NORWICH ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the following roads:
- A1214 London Road, Ipswich from Handford Road to the junction with Hadleigh Road/Ranelagh Road
- A1214 Yarmouth Road, Ipswich from London Road to Bramford Road
- A137 West End Road, Ipswich from London Road to Sir Alf Ramsey Way.
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:
- the A1071, the A1022, the A137, the A14, the A1214 and vice versa
- the A1214, the A1156, the A1022, the A1071 and vice versa
- the A137, the A1022, the A1071 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:
• A1156 Norwich Road, Ipswich
• A137 Bridge Street, Ipswich
• A137 Hawes Street, Ipswich
• A137 Wherstead Road, Ipswich
• A137 Vernon Street, Ipswich
• A1214 London Road, Ipswich.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 01/09/2026 - 17/09/2026 from 8pm - 5am with no weekend working 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 U4954 HIGH STREET, RATTLESDEN
Suffolk County Council has made an Order closing the U4954 High Street, Rattlesden from the junction with Felsham Road to the junction with School Road to facilitate repairs to a bridge parapet. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be High Street, Lower Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 21/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 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 B1123 WITHERSDALE STREET, MENDHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an Order closing the B1123 Withersdale Street, Mendham from the junction with Fressingfield Road for 130 metres eastbound to facilitate communication 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 B1123, the B1117, the B1116 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 21/08/2026 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 C301 SWAN LANE, CRETINGHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an Order closing the C301 Swan Lane, Cretingham from the junction with The Street for 250 metres northbound to facilitate access to communication boxes. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Branderton Road, the A1120, the B1077, the B1079, Chapel Road, The Green, Otley Road, The Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 21/08/2026 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 U3205 FELIXSTOWE ROAD, PURDIS FARM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U3205 Felixstowe Road, Purdis Farm from the end of the cycle lane heading south of Trinity Park for 80 metres southbound to facilitate road construction 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 Felixstowe Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 02/10/2026 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. Tel: (01206) 323322.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U7320 ASSINGTON GREEN, STANSFIELD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U7320 Assington Green, Stansfield from Stansfield House for 30 metres northbound to facilitate repairs to a water frame and cover. 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 Street, Plough Hill, Lower Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 03/09/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to 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 the junction with Cangles Lane for 20 metres southbound to facilitate stop tap 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 Drinkstone Road Hessett, Drinkstone Road Beyton, Tostock Road and Roads bounding Beyton Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 03/09/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U1536 EASLEA ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U1536 Easlea Road, Bury St Edmunds to facilitate footway slurry sealing 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 Bedingfield Way and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 03/09/2026 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 U6327 CHURCH HILL AND U4917 PAKENHAM ROAD, THURSTON AND PAKENHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the following roads:
• U6327 Church Hill, Thurston
• U6327 Church Hill, Pakenham
• U4917 Pakenham Road, Thurston.
This is 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 Street, Upper Town, Thurston Road, Ixworth Road, Norton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 02/10/2026 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 C520 HOXNE ROAD, DENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an Order closing the C520 Hoxne Road, Denham from Honeysuckle Cottage to Mill Farm Bungalow 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 Denham Road, Heckfield Green, Chickering Road, the B1118, the B1117, Horham Road, Denham Corner and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 21/08/2026 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 C448 HELMINGHAM ROAD, GOSBECK
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the C448 Helmingham Road, Gosbeck from 50 metres south of Hill House to The Orchard House 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 the B1078, the B1077, the A1120, The Green, Ipswich Way, Debenham Road, Gosbeck Road, Ipswich Road, the road from the U4707 to U4729, Helmingham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 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 A1101 ICKLINGHAM ROAD, BARTON MILLS
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the A1101 Icklingham Road, Barton Mills from the junction with the B1112 to Fiveways roundabout to facilitate resurfacing works on the A11. 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, the A1065 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/09/2026 - 12/09/2026 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 National Highways. Tel: 0300 123 5000.
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4517 WASH LANE, WORTHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U4517 Wash Lane, Wortham from the junction with Spiers ill for 50 metres northbound to facilitate a new water valve 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 Spiers Hill, Magpie Green, Redgrave Road, Wash Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 03/09/2026 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 C516 SILVERLEYS GREEN, CRATFIELD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the C516 Silverleys Green, Cratfield from Grove Farm for 250 metres northbound to facilitate overhead fibre 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 Spong Lane, Bell Green, Marys Lane, Linstead Road, Cratfield Road, Huntingfield Road, Swan Green Lane, Road East from C516, Swan Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 02/09/2026 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 C659 THE STREET, LITTLE WHELNETHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the C659 The Street, Little Whelnetham from the junction with Parsonage Lane for 30 metres westbound to facilitate 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 Lower Green - Little Whelnetham, Low Green - Little Whelnetham, Water Lane - Little Whelnetham, Sudbury Road - Little Whelnetham, Sudbury Road - Great Whelnetham, Sudbury Road - Sicklesmere, Bury Road, Sicklesmere and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C235 EASTON ROAD, KETTLEBURGH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the C235 Easton Road, Kettleburgh from the junction with Mill Lane for 50 metres southbound to facilitate telecommunications work. 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, Road from B1116 to C325, School Hill, Framlingham Road, Kettleburgh Road, the B1116, Easton Road, Dark Lane, Framlingham Road, Kettleburgh Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 01/09/2026 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 C234 PEPPER WASH LANE, FRAMLINGHAM
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the C234 Pepper Wash Lane, Framlingham from the junction with Saxtead Road to Charnwood Milling to facilitate cabling work. 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 B1119 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 03/09/2026 but, if necessary, the Order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Hawthorndon Developments Limited. Tel: (01953) 660721.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A143 BURY ROAD AND THE 143 IXWORTH, PAKENHAM AND IXWORTH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the following roads:
• the A143 Bury Road, Pakenham from the junction with The Queach for 1950 metres north eastbound
• the A143 Ixworth, Ixworth from the roundabout with the A1088 for 700 metres westbound.
This is to facilitate carriageway patching. 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 A143, the A140, the A14, the A134, the A143 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 from 8pm - 5am 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.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1079 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, GRUNDISBURGH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the B1079 Woodbridge Road, Grundisburgh from the junction with Half Moon Lane to the junction with Lower 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 the B1079, the B1078, the B1438, the A12 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/09/2026 - 10/09/2026 from 7pm - 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 ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1121 ROAD FROM A12 TO A1094, FRISTON
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the B1121 Road from A12 to A1094, Friston from 110 metres west of the junction with Kiln Lane for 10 metres westbound to facilitate tree removal. 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 A1094, the B1121 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 01/09/2026 - 04/09/2026 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 Taylor Woodrow. Tel: 07809 366218.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4210 CHAPEL LANE, BELSTEAD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an Order closing the U4210 Chapel Lane, Belstead from no. 30 for 30 metres north 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 Grove Hill and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 01/09/2026 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.
Date: 20/08/2026
Nigel Inniss, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council,
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
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