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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Speed Restrictions
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C601 HOLMSEY GREEN, BECK ROW
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C601 Holmsey Green, Beck Row from the junction with Elmcroft Close to the junction with Homestead Drive 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 Holmsey Green, Wilde Street, The Common, Undley Road, the B1112, Eriswell Road, the A1101, Holmsey Green and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 29/10/2026 - 02/11/2026 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 C612 HERRINGSWELL ROAD, KENTFORD
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C612 Herringswell Road, Kentford from 80 metres north of Moorland Stud Cottages for 300 metres northbound to facilitate drainage 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 Herringswell Road, Warren Road, Turnpike Road, the B1085, the B1506, Herringswell Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 29/10/2026 - 31/10/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Anglian Water SPA. Tel: 07423 483649.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5057 STONE LODGE LANE WEST, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U5057 Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich from Orwell Gardens to Jasmine Close to facilitate investigation 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 Stone Lodge Lane West, Mallard Way, Hawthorn Drive, Birkfield Drive, Stone Lodge Lane West and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 29/10/2026 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 B1103 OXFORD STREET, EXNING
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the B1103 Oxford Street, Exning from the junction with Annes Close 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 the B1103, the B1102, the A142, the B1103 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 8pm on 29/10/2026 - 5am on 30/10/2026. 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 U4522 THE CAUSEWAY, NEEDHAM MARKET
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4522 The Causeway, Needham Market from High Street to number 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 A1152 WILFORD BRIDGE ROAD, MELTON
Suffolk County Council has made 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 THE C568 MELLIS ROAD AND YAXLEY ROAD, YAXLEY AND MELLIS
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C568 Mellis Road, Yaxley from Yaxley Road to Thornham Road and the C568 Yaxley Road, Mellis from Thrandeston Road to Mellis Road to facilitate footway 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 Common, Ash Road, Mellis Road Burgate, Mellis Road Wortham, the A143, the A140, Old Ipswich Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 29/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 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 Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY 40MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON THE A140 VARIOUS ROADS, WETHERINGSETT CUM BROCKFORD, THWAITE, STOKE ASH, BRAISEWORTH, THORNHAM PARVA, BROME AND OAKLEY AND STUSTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order for a 40mph speed restriction on the following roads:
• A140 The Street, Wetheringsett cum Brockford from Cedars Hill to Norwich Road.
• A140 Norwich Road, Thwaite
• A140 Norwich Road, Stoke Ash
• A140, Ipswich Road, Stoke Ash
• A140 Norwich Road, Braiseworth
• A140 Ipswich Road, Thornham Parva
• A140 Norwich Road, Brome and Oakley
• A140 Norwich Road, Stuston
• A140 from A14 to A143, Stuston.
This is to facilitate safety due to a deteriorated road surface. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
This order continues in force the emergency measures operating since 30/09/2026.
It is intended that this measure will operate until 08/01/2027 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 U6211 ICKLINGHAM ROAD, CAVENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6211 Icklingham Road, Cavenham from 80 metres south of the junction with The Street for 200 metres southbound to facilitate safety during bridge repairs. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be available for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be The Street, Icknield Way, the A1101 and vice versa.
This order continues in force the emergency measures operating since 30/09/2026.
It is intended that the closure will operate until 29/01/2027, 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 6066 171.
Date: 19/10/2026
Mickaela Green, Head of Legal, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX
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