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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures for Utility and Highway Maintenance Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL. ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE J4505 LOWER ROAD, SHELLAND
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the J4505 Lower Road, Shelland from Shelland Hall for 70 metres south eastbound, to facilitate works to a telecommunications pole and 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 Boney Green, Wood Road, Warren Lane, Haughley New Street, Haughley Road, Onehouse Road, Forest Road, Starlouse Lane, the B1115, Lower Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/10/2026 - 15/10/2026 from 9am - 2.30pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Road Management Ltd. Tel: (01634) 966884.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6132 BROOM ROAD AND THE U6131 ERISWELL DRIVE, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
the U6132 Broom Road, Lakenheath from the junction with the B1112 to the junction with Highlands
the U6131 Eriswell Drive, Lakenheath from the junction with Broom Road for 30 metres southbound.
This is 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 routes will be:
(for Broom Road): the B1112, Mill Road, Highfields, Highlands and vice versa
(for Eriswell Drive): Eriswell Drive, the B1112 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/10/2026 - 27/10/2026 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: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6111 WHITE HART LANE, BRANDON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6111 White Hart Lane, Brandon from 30 metres east of the junction with the A1065 for 30 metres eastbound 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 the A1065, the B1107, Lode Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 14/10/2026 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 U1063 QUEEN STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1063 Queen Street, Ipswich from Falcon Street to Burrell Street 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 via Friars Street, Princes Street, Civic Drive, Elm Street, King Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 14/10/2026 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 U8802 CONSTITUTION HILL, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8802 Constitution Hill, Sudbury from the junction with Gainsborough to the junction with East Street for 25 metres south eastbound 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 the B1115, the A134, the A131 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/10/2026 - 15/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TFB Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C562 THURSTON ROAD AND C689 UPPER TOWN, PAKENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
C562 Thurston Road, Pakenham from the junction with Upper Town for 50 metres south westbound.
C689 Upper Town, from the junction with Thurston Road for 65 metres north westbound.
This is 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 Thurston Road, the A143, Bury Road, Pakenham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 14/10/2026 - 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 ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C452, UPPER STREET BAYLHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C452 Upper Street, Baylham from 135 metres east of the junction with Church Lane for 130 metres eastbound to facilitate vegetation 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 Upper Street, the B113, Lower Street, Ipswich Road, Barking Road, the B1078, Ipswich Road, Main Road, Hall Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on the 14/10/2026 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 Connect Highways. Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3630 SUN LANE, WOODBRIDGE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3630 Sun Lane, Woodbridge from the junction with St Johns Hill to no. 24 to facilitate clearing a telecoms blockage. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
Westbound - Thoroughfare, St Johns Street, Vicarage Hill, St Johns Hill and vice versa.
Eastbound - St Johns Hill, New Street, St Johns Street, Thoroughfare and no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 23/10/2026 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: (02476) 642814.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1613 COVE BOTTOM, SOUTH COVE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U1613 Cove Bottom, South Cove from Red House Farm to Cove Bottom Cottages to facilitate the replacement of an electrical 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 B1127 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 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 Firstcall Traffic Management. Tel: (01707) 244593.
Date: 13/10/2026
Mickaela Green, Head of Legal, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX
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