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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road and Footway Closures for Utility and Highway Works

CB9•Published 08/10/26
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

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 100 metres eastbound 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 Beeches Road, Jarmans Lane, Mildenhall Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 06/11/2026 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 C322 FOXHALL ROAD, FOXHALL

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C322 Foxhall Road, Foxhall from the roundabout at the A12 to the waste centre to facilitate survey 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, Bell Lane, Main Road, the A12 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 21/10/2026 from 9pm - 5am. If 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 THE FOOTWAY BETWEEN HEATHERHAYES AND BRACKENHAYES, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the Footway between Heatherhayes and Brackenhayes, Ipswich to facilitate a gas main 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 the footway adjacent to Heatherhayes, Gorsehayes, Brackenhayes Close and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 09/11/2026 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 U1029 FOUNDATION STREET, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U1029 Foundation Street, Ipswich from no. 32 for 20 metres south west bound 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 Lower Brook Street, Tacket Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 20/10/2026. 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 C956 QUEENS ROAD, SOUTHWOLD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C956 Queens Road, Southwold from the junction with Gardner Road to Constitution Hill to facilitate an electrical 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 Gardner Road, Godyll Road, York Road, Barnaby Green and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C25 SPRING ROAD, IPSWICH

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C25 Spring Road, Ipswich from no. 3 to Bartholomew Street 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 Alexandra Road, Warwick Road, Foxhall Road, Heath Road, Woodbridge Road East and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 7pm on 20/10/2026 - 6am on 21/10/2026. 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 A1017 HAVERHILL BYPASS, HAVERHILL

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1017 Haverhill Bypass, Haverhill from Burton End to Homefield Road to facilitate road 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 A1017, the A143, the A1307, the A1017 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from:

    • 10pm on 19/10/2026 - 5am on 20/10/2026

  • 10pm on 20/10/2026 - 5am on 21/10/2026.

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 U4447 HENNIKER ROAD AND U4439 SHAFTO ROAD, IPSWICH

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

    • U4447 Henniker Road, Ipswich from no. 18 for 31 metres eastbound

  • U4439 Shafto Road, Ipswich from no. 7 for 31 metres northbound.

This is to facilitate link box replacement 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 Bramford Lane, Bennett Road, Henniker Road, Adair Road, Bramford Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5103 COLLEGE ROAD, WYVERSTONE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5103 College Road, Wyverstone from Town Farm House to no. 1 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 Mill Road, Wyverstone Road, The Street and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 21/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4522 THE CAUSEWAY, NEEDHAM MARKET

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4522 The Causeway, Needham Market from High Street to no. 2 The Causeway to facilitate stop tap replacement 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 B1113, Barretts Lane, Park Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/10/2026 - 21/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4416 TYE LANE, BRAMFORD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4416 Tye Lane, Bramford in the following phases:

    1. outside Black Cottage

  1. from Tye House for 70 metres south westbound.

This is to facilitate trial holes to confirm location of assets. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Loraine Way, Somersham Road, Church Lane, Flowton Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U508 WHITING STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U508 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds from the junction with Abbeygate Street for 95 metres southbound to facilitate gas 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 Abbeygate Street, Buttermarket, Cornhill, Kings Road, South on the A1302, Westgate Street, Crown Street, Churchgate Street and no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3123 VICARAGE ROAD, FELIXSTOWE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3123 Vicarage Road, Felixstowe from the junction with Oak Close to no. 16 to facilitate underground 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 Grange Road, Mill Lane, Wadgate Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4416 TYE LANE, BRAMFORD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4416 Tye Lane, Bramford in the following phases:

    1. outside Black Cottage

  1. from Tye House for 70 metres south westbound.

This is to facilitate trial holes to confirm location of assets. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion route will be Loraine Way, Somersham Road, Church Lane, Flowton Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U508 WHITING STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U508 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds from the junction with Abbeygate Street for 95 metres southbound to facilitate gas 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 Abbeygate Street, Buttermarket, Cornhill, Kings Road, South on the A1302, Westgate Street, Crown Street, Churchgate Street and no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3123 VICARAGE ROAD, FELIXSTOWE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3123 Vicarage Road, Felixstowe from the junction with Oak Close to no. 16 to facilitate underground 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 Grange Road, Mill Lane, Wadgate Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U5409 THRANDESTON ROAD AND MELLIS ROAD, MELLIS AND THRANDESTON

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

    • U5409 Thrandeston Road, Mellis

  • U5409 Mellis Road, Thrandeston.

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 Little Green, Great Green, Thrandeston Road, the A140, Eye Road, The Street, Mellis Road, Yaxley Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 21/10/2026 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.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4601 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, STONHAM PARVA

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4601 Clockhouse Lane, Stonham Parva from 100 metres south of Debenham Road for 100 metres southbound to facilitate remedial repairs to 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 Debenham Road, the A140, Church Lane, Lambeth Way, Clockhouse Lane and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 21/10/2026 from 9am - 5pm. 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 U1522 RAEDWALD DRIVE, BURY ST EDMUNDS

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U1522 Raedwald Drive, Bury St Edmunds from the junction with Symonds Road to no. 252 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 Symonds Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 22/10/2026 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 C216 LINSTEAD ROAD, HUNTINGFIELD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C216 Linstead Road, Huntingfield from 470 metres south of the junction with Marys Lane for 40 metres southbound 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 Barrels Hill, the B1117, the A144, the B1123, Godfreys Hill and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 22/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1724 PARK DRIVE, OAK AVENUE, GLENWOOD DRIVE AND U1725 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BECCLES

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

    1. U1724 Park Drive, Beccles from the junction with Lowestoft Road for 50 metres northbound

        • U1724 Park Drive, Beccles from the junction with Oak Avenue for 100 metres southbound

      • U1724 Oak Avenue, Beccles from the junction with Glenwood Drive for 200 metres northbound

    1. U1724 Glenwood Drive, Beccles from 60 metres west of the junction with Rectory Close for 200 metres eastbound

  1. U1725 Hillside Avenue from the junction with Lowestoft Road for 30 metres southbound.

This is to facilitate a gas main 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. Lowestoft Road, Glenwood Drive, Ashdale Drive and vice versa

    1. Glenwood Drive and vice versa

    1. Park Avenue and vice versa

  1. Lowestoft Road, Ellough Road and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from:

    1. 19/10/2026 - 30/10/2026

    1. 26/10/2026 - 06/11/2026

    1. 09/11/2026 - 27/11/2026

  1. 02/11/2026 - 13/11/2026.

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 C565 WICKHAM ROAD, THWAITE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C565 Wickham Road, Thwaite from Fairfield and no. 1 to facilitate telecommunication pole replacement 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 A140, the A1120, Saxham Street, Stowupland Road, Gipping Road, Chapel Road, Church Road, the B1113, Parkers Road, Cock Road, Mendlesham Road, Cotton Road, the road from the junction with the U5229 to Boundary Farm and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 19/10/2026 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 A1152 WILFORD BRIDGE ROAD, MELTON

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the A1152 Wilford Bridge Road, Melton from the junction with Church View Close for 100 metres westbound to facilitate the installation of a telecommunications mast. 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 B1078, the B1069 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 20/10/2026 - 22/10/2026 from 10pm - 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 Ground Up Solutions Ltd. Tel: 07704 928606.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1077 THE STREET, ROSE HILL AND IPSWICH ROAD, WITNESHAM

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

    • B1077 The Street, Witnesham from the junction with Hall Lane for 105 metres southbound

    • B1077 Rose Hill, Witnesham

  • B1077 Ipswich Road, Witnesham.

This is to facilitate water main renewal 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 B1079, the A12, the A1214 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 11/12/2026 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 C457 CHURCH LANE, BARHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C457 Church Lane, Barham from Thornhill Road for 110 metres north eastbound to facilitate pole 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:

    • Church Lane, Norwich Road, Sandy Lane - Barham, Sandy Hill, Sandy Lane - Coddenham, the B1078, Main Road, Bells Cross Road, The Green and vice versa

    • for HGVs:

      • Church Lane, Norwich Road, Sandy Lane - Barham, Sandy Hill, Sandy Lane - Coddenham, the B1078, Main Road, Bells Cross Road, The Green and no vice versa

  • for HGVs:

    • The Green, Bells Cross Road, Main Road, the B1078, Rectory Road, Sandy Hill, Sandy Lane, Norwich Road, Church Lane and no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 9.30am - 3pm on 19/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Firstcall Traffic Management. Tel: 01707 244593.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4101 THE STREET, WHERSTEAD

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U4101 The Street, Wherstead from the junction with Ipswich Road to Vicarage Lane, Wherstead to facilitate overhead cable 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 A137, The Strand, Redgate Lane, Vicarage Lane and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate on 19/10/2026 from 10am - 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 Kelly Traffic Management. Tel: 02476 642814.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C336 SNAPE ROAD, SUDBOURNE

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C336 Snape Road, Sudbourne from 70 metres south of the junction with Bullace Lane for 30 metres southbound to facilitate a new water and electrical connections. 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 B1069, the B1078, the B1084 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 08/11/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

Enquiries should be made to Frontline Traffic Solutions Ltd. Tel: 07841 752930.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2522 DOUBLE STREET, FRAMLINGHAM

Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U2522 Double Street, Framlingham from 50 metres east of Church Street for 30 metres eastbound to facilitate sewer repairs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.

Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.

The diversion routes will be:

    • North East - Church Street, Castle Street and no vice versa.

  • South West - Castle Street, the B1119, the B1116, Bridge Street, Market Hill, Church Street and no vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from 19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).

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

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A1088 FROM DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO A14 AND WOOLPIT ROAD, ELMSWELL AND NORTON

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

    • A1088 from District Boundary to A14, Elmswell from Church Road to Woolpit Road

    • A1088 Woolpit Road, Elmswell

  • A1088 Woolpit Road, Norton.

This is to facilitate replacing and repairing white lines. 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 A14, the A143 and vice versa.

It is intended that the closure will operate from:

    • 10pm on 19/10/2026 - 5am on 20/10/2026

  • 10pm on 20/10/2026 - 5am on 21/10/2026.

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: 08/10/2026

Mickaela Green, Head of Legal, Suffolk County Council,

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX

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