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Suffolk - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Road Closures
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4491 ALVIS WALK, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4491 Alvis Walk, Ipswich from Footpath Between Adjacent to 43 Morgan Drive and Lagonda Drive for 15 metres south eastbound to facilitate stop tap replacement works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be Footpath Between Adjacent to 43 Morgan Drive and Lagonda Drive, Morgan Drive, Footpath Between Morgan Drive to Jaguar Close and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 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 U2024 FAIRFIELD ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U2024 Fairfield Road, Ipswich from no. 48 for 30 metres northbound to facilitate water pipe 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 Avondale Road, Benacre Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 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 U3337 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, FOOTWAY BETWEEN HOLLY LANE AND BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, BIRCHWOOD DRIVE UNASSOCIATED FOOTWAY AND FOOTWAY FROM BIRCHWOOD DRIVE TO THE LIMES, RUSHMERE ST ANDREW
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following footways in the following phases:
The U3337 Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew from no. 28 to no. 26
Footway Between Holly Lane and Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew from no. 24 to no. 22 Birchwood Drive
Birchwood Drive Unassociated Footway, Rushmere St Andrew from no 6 to no 18
The U3337 Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew from number 27 to no 29
Birchwood Drive Unassociated Footway, Rushmere St Andrew from no. 50 to no. 32
Footway Between Birchwood Drive to The Limes, Rushmere St Andrew from no. 25 for 37 metres westbound
This is to facilitate gas mains replacement works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion routes will be:
1 and 2. Birchwood Drive and vice versa
3. Birchwood Drive, Birchwood Drive Unassociated Footway and vice versa
4. Footway Between Birchwood Drive to The Limes, The Limes, The Street, Birchwood Drive and vice versa
It is intended that the closure will operate from:
1 and 2. 02/11/2026 - 23/11/2026
3 and 4. 23/11/2026 - 14/12/2026
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 AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE U1114 CHEDISTON STREET, HALESWORTH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1114 Chediston Street, Halesworth from 40 metres west of the junction with Bouchain Court for 30 metres westbound 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 B1123, the A144 and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a suspension of the one-way provision on the U1114 Chediston Street, Halesworth from Market Place to Beach Close.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 02/11/2026 - 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 Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 043 3030.
TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ON PART OF THE A137 IPSWICH ROAD, BENTLEY
Suffolk County Council has made an order for a temporary 30mph speed restriction on the A137 Ipswich Road, Bentley from Rackery Farm for 114 metres northbound to facilitate safety during installation of telecommunications fibre. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 from 8pm - 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: 07498904219.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE ON PART OF THE A1156 STAR LANE, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order suspending the bus lane on the A1156 Star Lane, Ipswich from Waterworks Street for 93 metres eastbound to facilitate all traffic to use the lane to enable repairs to an eroded wall. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period. Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
It is intended that this measure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 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 A154 GARRISON LANE, U3126 COBBOLD ROAD, U3123 NEWRY AVENUE, MILL LANE AND CHAUCER ROAD AND A1021 ORWELL ROAD, FELIXSTOWE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from the junction with High Road West to the junction with Bridge Road.
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 10 metres north of the junction with Bridge Road for 50 metres south of the junction with St Andrews Road.
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 10 metres south of the junction with Cobbold Road for 100 metres southbound.
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 50 metres south of the junction with St Andrews Road to 10 metres south of the junction with Cobbold Road.
U3126 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe from the junction with Garrison Lane for 10 metres eastbound.
5. A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 10 metres north of Newry Avenue for 120 metres southbound.
U3123 Newry Avenue, Felixstowe from the junction with Garrison Lane for 10 metres westbound.
6. A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 50 metres south of the junction with Newry Avenue for 150 metres southbound.
U3123 Mill Lane, Felixstowe from the junction with Garrison Lane for 10 metres westbound.
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 50 metres south of the junction with Mill Lane for 300 metres southbound.
A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from 50 metres north of the junction with Orwell Road for 100 metres southbound.
A1021 Orwell Road, Felixstowe from the junction with Garrison Lane for 10 metres eastbound.
U3123 Chaucer Road, Felixstowe from the junction with Garrison Lane for 10 metres north westbound.
9. A154 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe from the junction with Orwell Road for 150 metres southbound.
This is to facilitate gas mains 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 for Phases 1 - 7:
Northbound Diversion - Orwell Road, Leopold Road, Hamilton Road, Beatrice Avenue, Grove Road and no vice versa.
Southbound Diversion - Orwell Road, Leopold Road, Hamilton Road, Crescent Road, Highfield Road, Orwell Road and no vice versa.
Phases 8 - 9:
Langer Road, Walton Avenue A14, Candlet Road, Grove Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 12/02/2027 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND PROHIBITION OF WAITING ON PART OF THE U3630 VARIOUS ROADS, WOODBRIDGE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases.
1. U3630 Beaconsfield Road, Woodbridge.
U3630 Sun Lane, Woodbridge from Beaconsfield Road to St Johns Hill.
U3630 Victoria Road, Woodbridge from Beaconsfield Road to number 22.
2. U3630 Victoria Road, Woodbridge.
U3630 Fitzgerald Road, Woodbridge.
3. U3630 St Johns Hill, Woodbridge from the junction with Sun Land to the junction with Castle Street.
U3630 St Johns Terrace, Woodbridge.
4. U3630 Sun Lane, Woodbridge.
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:
St Johns Hill, Castle Street, Mill Lane, Victoria Road and vice versa.
Beaconsfield Road, Castle Street, North Hill, Pyches Road and vice versa.
Castle Street, Beaconsfield Road, Sun Lane and vice versa.
Westbound - the B1438, the B1079, Vicarage Hill, St Johns Hill, Beaconsfield Road and no vice versa.
Eastbound - Beaconsfield Road, St Johns Hill, the B1079, the B1438 and no vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will temporary prohibition of waiting on the following roads in the following phases.
1. U3630 Beaconsfield Road, Woodbridge.
U3630 Sun Lane, Woodbridge from Beaconsfield Road to St Johns Hill.
2. U3630 Victoria Road, Woodbridge from Beaconsfield Road to number 22 Victoria Street.
3. U3630 Fitzgerald Road, Woodbridge.
U3630 St Johns Hill, Woodbridge from the junction with Sun Lane to the junction with Castle Street.
U3630 St Johns Terrace, Woodbridge.
4. U3630 Sun Lane, Woodbridge.
It is intended that these measures will operate from:
02/11/2026 - 05/11/2026 from 8am to 6pm.
02/11/2026 - 05/11/2026 from 8am to 6pm.
04/11/2026 - 09/11/2026 from 8am to 6pm.
09/11/2026 - 11/11/2026 from 8am to 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 PART OF THE C549 FEN STREET, REDGRAVE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C549 Fen Street, Redgrave from the junction with Been Lane for 350 metres eastbound to facilitate telecommunication 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 Fen Street, the B1113, the A1066, Doit Lane, Low Road, Fen Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 02/11/2026 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C614 THE STREET AND C576 NEWMARKET ROAD, BARTON MILLS
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
The C614 The Street, Barton Mills from the A11 to Newmarket Road
The C576 Newmarket Road, Barton Mills from The Street to Bell Lane
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 route will be The Street, Mildenhall Road, Station Road, the B1102, the A1101, the A11, Newmarket Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 07/11/2026 from 7pm - 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 Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF U4550 KING WILLIAM STREET, NEEDHAM MARKET
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4550 King William Street, Needham Market from no. 11 to no. 15 to facilitate water 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 Bridge Street, the B1113, Hawks Mill Street, King William Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 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 U8703 UPPER EAST STREET, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8703 Upper East Street, Sudbury from 30 metres southeast of Suffolk Road for 20 metres south eastbound 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 the B1115, the A131, York Road, Humphry Road with no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 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 Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8720 FOLLY LANE, LAWSHALL
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8720 Folly Lane, Lawshall from 25 metres south of Brands Lane for 20 metres southbound 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 Whepstead Road, Straight Road, Rectory Road, the B1066, Tuffields Road, the 7421 from Tuffields Road to the District Boundary, the 7421 from Golden Lane and Folly Lane to the District Boundary and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/11/2026 - 05/11/2026 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 THE FOOTWAY BETWEEN 20 OAK HILL LANE AND THE REAR OF BRIARHAYES CLOSE AND THE FOOTWAY BETWEEN BRIARHAYES CLOSE AND OAK HILL LANE, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following footways:
Between 20 Oak Hill Lane and the rear of Briarhayes Close, Ipswich
Footway between Briarhayes Close and Oak Hill Lane, Ipswich
This is to facilitate a gas mains 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 Oak Hill Lane, Pembroke Close, Maidenhall Approach, Belstead Avenue, Luther Road, Belstead Road, Gorsehayes, Briarhayes Close and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 23/11/2023 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 U1630 CHURCH STREET, SOUTHWOLD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1630 Church Street, Southwold from the junction with the A1095 for 40 metres northbound 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 Victoria Street, the A1095 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 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 TMO Highways Limited. Tel: (01379) 676462.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE, SUSPENSION OF WEIGHT RESTRICTION AND SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE ON PART OF THE A137 COMMERCIAL ROAD, B1075 PRINCES STREET AND RANELAGH ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads
A137 Commercial Road, Ipswich from the entirety of the left-hand lane to join Princes Street
B1075 Princes Street, Ipswich from Commercial Road to Burrell Road
This is to facilitate footway remedial 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 A137, the A1214, the B1075 with no vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there shall be a suspension of the 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the B1075 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich.
There will also be a temporary suspension of the bus lane on the B1075 Princes Street, Ipswich.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 02/11/2026 - 18/12/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Callard Homes. Tel: 07718 865895.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C934 TOP ROAD, ILKETSHALL ST LAWRENCE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C934 Top Road, Ilketshall St Lawrence from 645 metres east of the junction with the A144 for 125 metres eastbound to facilitate a manhole cover 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 A144, Hog Lane, Halesworth Road, Redisham Corner, Beccles Road, Redisham Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 02/11/2026. 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 C950 ST CROSS ROAD, HOMERSFIELD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C950 St Cross Road, Homersfield from the B1062 for 115 metres southbound to facilitate the installation of network cabling. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be St Cross Road, Fox Hill, South Elmham St Cross, The Street, St Margarets Roundels Lane, All Saints Road, St Michaels Green, Church Road, Abbey Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 13/11/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to NG Bell Contractors. Tel: (01733) 788878.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C677 REDE ROAD, WHEPSTEAD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C677 Rede Road, Whepstead from Longmead for 100 metres westbound to facilitate a split collar repair. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Hinchley Road, the A143, Bury Road, School Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 8am to 4pm on 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 KHS Traffic Management. Tel: 07745 647799.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF 7.5 TONNE WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON THE A144 STONE STREET, HOLTON, SPEXHALL AND BUNGAY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads
A144 Stone Street, Holton
A144 Stone Street, Spexhall
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 A144, the A143, the A146, the A145, the A12, the A144 and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure, there will be a suspension of the 7.5 tonne weight restriction on the A144, Bungay from the A143 Clays roundabout to St Marys Road.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 02/11/2026 - 07/11/2026 from 7pm - 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 C926 ROAD FROM THE B1127 TO THE C928, C925 AND C922, WRENTHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C926 road from the B1127 to the C928 C925 and C922, Wrentham from 480 metres north of the junction with Green Lane for 40 metres northbound 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 B1127, Sotterley Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 03300 433030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C697 BURY ROAD, BRADFIELD ST CLARE
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C697 Bury Road, Bradfield St Clare from 1340 metres south of the junction with Ixer Lane for 170 metres southbound to facilitate a 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 A134, The Street, Little Whelnetham, Bury Road, Bradfield St George, Hollybush Corner, Felsham Road, Bradfield St George, Bury Road, Felsham, Cockfield Road, Felsham Road, Cockfield and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Connexus Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: 07907 150892.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1113 STATION ROAD AND BROAD ROAD, BACTON AND COTTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
B1113 Station Road, Bacton from Clay Lane to Blacksmith Road
B1113 Broad Road, Cotton
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 route will be the B1113, the A143, the A140, the A1120, the B1115, the B1113 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 02/11/2026 - 07/11/2026 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 AND SUSPENSION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON PART OF THE U3626 KINGSTON ROAD, WOODBRIDGE
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the U3626 Kingston Road, Woodbridge from the junction with the B1438 to the junction with Cumberland Street to facilitate telecommunication 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 Station Road, Cumberland Street and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will also be a temporary suspension of one-way traffic on the U3626 Kingston Road, Woodbridge from the junction with the B1438 to the junction with Cumberland Street to allow access and egress.
It is intended that these measures will operate on 11/11/2026 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: 31/10/2026
Mickaela Green,
Head of Legal, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House,
8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
How long will it take?
Planned start
2-Nov-2026
Estimated end
13-Feb-2027
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