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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility and Telecommunications Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2017 MERSEY ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U2017 Mersey Road, Ipswich from Derwent Road to Trent Road 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 Medway Road, Severn Road 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 KHS Traffic Management. Tel: 07745647799.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U3042 BRISTOL ROAD, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3042 Bristol Road, Ipswich from the junction with Sidegate Lane for 40 metres eastbound to facilitate electrical box 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 Roundwood Road, Rushmere Road, the A1071, Sidegate Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/11/2026 - 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 OF PART OF THE U3330 HALF MOON LANE, GRUNDISBURGH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U3330 Half Moon Lane, Grundisburgh from 50 metres south of the junction with the B1079 for 30 metres southbound 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 B1079, Meeting Lane 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 PART OF THE C411 FISHPONDS LANE, HOLBROOK
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C411 Fishponds Lane, Holbrook from the junction with Ipswich Road to Harefield House to facilitate fibre network installations. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
• Fishponds Lane, Back Hill, Church Hill and vice versa.
• For HGVs:
Ipswich Road, Main Road, Harkstead Lane, Brick Kiln Road, New Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/11/2026 - 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 ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6327 CHURCH HILL, PAKENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6327 Church Hill, Pakenham from the junction with Fen Road for 40 metres southbound 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 Bull Road, Ixworth Road, Thurston Road, Pakenham Road 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 KHS Traffic Management. Tel: 07745647799.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A1141 WATER STREET, LAVENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the A1141 Water Street, Lavenham from Shilling Road for 30 metres eastbound to facilitate water 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 the A134, The A1071 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 7pm on 03/11/2026 - 5am on 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 C434 RATTLESDEN ROAD, WOOLPIT
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C434 Rattlesden Road, Woolpit from 1000 metres north of the junction with Lower Road for 270 metres northbound to facilitate telegraph pole 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 Lower Road, Rattlesden, Felsham Road, Rattlesden, Rattlesden Road, Gedding, Church Road, Felsham, Bury Road, Felsham, Woolpit Road, Drinkstone, Road from C429 to C695, Drinkstone, Gedding Road, Drinkstone, The Street, Drinkstone, Woolpit Road, Drinkstone, C432 from C434 to C430, Drinkstone and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 03/11/2026 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 TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C702 LAVENHAM ROAD, PRESTON ST MARY
Suffolk County Council intends to make an order closing the C702 Lavenham Road, Preston St Mary from 160 metres west of Hillhouse Farm Road for 100 metres westbound to facilitate telecommunications 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 Mill Lane, the road between A1141 and C703, Bury Road, Brettenham, Chapel Hill, Bury Road, Thorpe Morieux, Felsham Road, Great Green, Chapel Road, Howe Lane, the A1141, Preston Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 12/11/2026 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: 02/11/2026
Mickaela GreenHead of Legal, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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