View the two proposed bypass route options assessment map (PDF, 112KB).
It is important to remember that we are in an early stage of design, the options have been technically developed to a point where we are confident that they can be built.
Option 1
Option 1 is a single carriageway route that begins at a new roundabout junction with the A1094 and the A12 Saxmundham bypass at Friday Street.
It then runs south to the east of the A12 and the four villages of Farnham, Stratford St. Andrew, Little Glemham and Marlesford crossing the rivers Alde and Ore on bridge structures.
It rejoins the current A12 alignment where the current dual carriageway Wickham Market bypass begins.
Option 2
Option 2 is a dual carriageway route that begins at a new roundabout junction with the A1094 and the A12 Saxmundham bypass at Friday Street.
It then runs south to the east of the A12 and the four villages of Farnham, Stratford St. Andrew, Little Glemham and Marlesford crossing the rivers Alde and Ore on the bridge structures.
It rejoins the current A12 alignment immediately to the north of the A12/B1078 Wickham Market interchange.
Both options will:
- Reduce congestion on the A12
- Reduce traffic volumes through the four villages and their associated impacts, providing greater opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding
- Reduce community severance
- Provide more reliable journey times for people and businesses in east Suffolk
- Enhance access to economic opportunities
