Temporary traffic regulation orders

View a list of the temporary closures currently in force in Suffolk.

List of the temporary closures currently in force (by Parish alphabetical)

Route affected

Details of restrictions (including OS grid references)

Dates

Part of FP31 Aldringham cum Thorpe

From 647650 260960 to 647530 262370. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed for revetment works, repairs to fencing and new steps.  

2 December 2024 to 31 December 2024

FP31 and part of FP33 Aldringham cum Thorpe

From 647450 259910 and 647480 259880 to 647670 260630. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed due to damaged sea defences

7 February 2020 to 7 August 2026

Part of 71 Aldringham cum Thorpe

From 647191 259378 to 647200 259399. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate safe site access whilst a dwelling is built.

1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025

Badwell Ash FP11

Approximately 206m Southbound from Hunston Road

22 Aug 2023 to  25 Aug 2025

Bardwell FP4

Footpath 4, from 185 metres west of the junction with Church to the bridge will be closed to all pedestrian traffic

11 June 2023 to 11 Dec 2025

Barking FP30 (Riverside)

Closed at Riverside Farm due to unsafe bridge

2nd Sept 2024 to 1st March 2025
Bramford FP34

From Vicarage Lane to junction with Footpath 35

9 Feb 2023 to 1 March 2025
Bungay BR22

From 633410 289701 to 633440 289723. In the interests of public safety the bridleway is closed for safety reasons due to falling masonry from the castle wall.

8 September 2023 to 28 March 2025

Belstead FP34

Belstead from the junction with Bentley Road for 50 metres north westbound to facilitate the installation of a new water compound

26 June to 1 March 2025

Part of FP5 Bawdsey

From 633493 237728 to 635123 239164. In the interests of public safety part of the footpath is closed due to the poor condition of the path surface and an actively eroding cliff

19 May 2020 to 8 December 2025

Blythburgh FP17

From 643480 276120 to 645050 275360. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to a collapsed culvert and erosion of the embankment.

9 August 2023 to 8 February 2025

Part of FP18 Blythburgh

From 645220 275590 to 644150 275420. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to the river wall being structurally unsafe.

3 November 2022 to 2 May 2025

Part of FP6 Brantham 

From 612117 276106 to 612073 234868. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed as Network Rail have assessed the crossing and consider it unsafe for public use.

30 September 2016 to 30 March 2025

FP9 Brightwell and part of FP10 Brightwell

From 625600 244250 to 625440 244700. In the interests of public safety the footpath's are closed to enable the construction of the new spine road and the installation of electrical cables and services. 

12 September 2022 to 12 September 2025

Bury St Edmunds BR14

Bury St Edmunds Bridleway 14 from junction with A143 closed for 53m Northbound to allow installation of electrical ducts

11th Nov 2024 to 5th Dec 2024

Bury St Edmunds BR39/ Pakenham 35

Bridleways Bury St Edmunds 39 and Pakenham 35 closed to allow installation of electrical ducts

5th Jan 2025 to 21 March 2025

Bury St Edmunds FP5X

Bury St Edmunds FP5X from junction with Northgate Avenue for 153m eastbound to junction with A1101 for gas mains replacement

4th Nov 2024 to 22nd Nov 2024

Part of FP5 Creeting St Mary

From 609345 257296 to 609393 257169. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to a damaged boardwalk.

29th November 2024 to 28 May 2025

Creeting St Mary FP22, BR24, FP28, BR32

National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

1 June 2023 to 1 December 2023

Creeting St Peter FP1

Starting approximately 20m from junction with Mill Lane for 436m northeast bound to river crossing

1 Aug 2023 to 1 Feb 2025

FP3A Cretingham at the bridge

From 621739 260773 to 621738 260752. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to an unsafe bridge, and to enable replacement works

To 30 October 2025

Part of FP32 Debenham

From 618701 262242 to 618699 262234. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to a damaged bridge caused by flooding.

25 October 2023 to 30 December 2024

East Bergholt

East Bergholt FP44 for public health and safety

3rd July 2024 to 2nd Jan 2025

Part of FP12 Elmswell

At 598660 264050. In the interests of public safety at the level crossing due to insufficient visibility.

19 June 2020 to 19 December 2025

Flempton FP2

Flempton FP2

19 Aug 2024 to 19 Feb 2025

Part of FP18 Felixstowe

630317 236124 to 630442 236182. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed for resurfacing works.

28 October 2024 to 15 November 2024

Part of FP24 Felixstowe

From 629948 236053 to 630046 236082. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate the construction of the new housing development.

10 September 2024 to 9 March 2025

Part of FP28 Felixstowe

From 629224 236262 to 629212 236232 and 629199 236212 to 629188 236162. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed for the construction of a new roundabout.

2 September 2024 to 15 November 2024

Flempton FP2

Whole route

20 Feb 2024 to 19 Aug 2024

Fornham All Saints FP3

Starting approximately 150m south of the where footpath 2 starts in connection with the B1106 for approximately 80 meters.

9 Feb 2024 to 8 Aug 2024

Part of FP48 Foxhall

From 621908 243190 to 621906 243195. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to a damaged footbridge.

28 October 2024 to 27 April 2025

Part of FP17 Great Bealings and part of FP13 Little Bealings

From 622335 248528 to 622391 248418. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed for works involving the East Anglia 3 Offshore Windfarm project.

1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

Great Blakenham FP21

Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Footpath 21, Little Blakenham from the junction with Bramford Road for 1000 metres westbound to facilitate construction works. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.

3 July 2023 to 3 July 2024

Great Livermere FP13 and Little Livermere FP3 Great Livermere FP13 and Little Livermere FP3

1st Aug 2024 to 1st Feb 2025

Great Wratting FP1

Approximately 1129m southbound starting from junction with Withersfield Road

5 Feb 2024 to 5 Aug 2024

Grundisburgh FP20

From 622196 250337 to 622585 250426. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed for surfacing works to be carried out.

18 November 2024 to 9 December 2024.

Hadleigh BR27

For ongoing development and construction on site.

21 Oct 2023 to 22 Oct 2025

Haverhill BY32

BY6 from the track adjoining from the east for approximately 120m in a North Easterly direction to the edge of the copse

3 April 2024 to 3 Oct 2024

Hawkedon FP9

From 110 metres north of Hall Lane for 10 metres northbound will be closed to all pedestrian traffic

23 April 2024 to 13 May 2025

Part of FP7 Halesworth

From 639387 278222 to 639373 277956. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate the construction works of the new housing development.

14 March 2024 to 13 September 2025

Part of FP23 Halesworth

From 639085 277302 to 639094 277308. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed at the footbridge known as White Bridge as it is weak and unsafe.

11 August 2022 to 10 February 2025

Haverhill BY32

For ongoing development and construction on site.

3 of Oct 2023 to 3 of Oct 2024

Hopton FP8

From 5 metres south of Fen Street to 250 metres north of Greyhound Lane for safety reasons due to a damaged boardwalk and footbridge. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.

20 Dec 2023 to 20 Dec 2024

Icklingham BY6 BY7 BY8 BY11
Elveden BY1
Barnham BY1 BY2 BY5 BY6 BY8
West Stow BY6

Closed to all traffic due to risk to public safety.

17 January 2024 to 19 Jan 2025

Part of FP18 Ipswich 

From 616710 247046 to 616857 247405. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate the construction of a new footway/cycleway over the railway line. 

1 August 2022 to 20 January 2025

Part of FP18 and FP72 Ipswich

From 616628 246568 to 616817 246968 and 616817 246968 to 616898 246920 and 616547 246810 to 616574 246852. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed to enable works to be carried out on the construction of a new housing development.

12 September 2024 to 11 March 2025

RB36 Ipswich

Gas Works Quay and Eagle Wharf - from TM17004371 to TM17024345. Eagle Wharf only - from TM17014356 to TM17024345. Required periodically to enable Anglo-Norden to unload timber from Gas Works Quay and / or Eagle Wharf. Closure only in force when an advance notice is displayed on site in accordance with terms of the Port of Ipswich Harbour Revision Order 2012

As required

Ixworth BR1

For approximately 1308m Westbound from junction with Commister Lane. To undertake essential repair works to PROW bridge in a safe manner and protect the Public.

10 Jun 2024 to 4 Oct 2024

Lavenham FP8

Whole route

4 March 2024 to 4 Sept 2024

Little Blakenham FP43

For 20m North to South

75m South of Lower Road

9 May 2024 to 30 Nov 2025

Parts of FP39 and FP7 Lowestoft and Gisleham

From 653765 289910 and 653796 289929 to 653737 289550. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to extreme weather conditions and the current instability of the cliffs

6 February 2020 to 26 August 2025

Part of FP28 Monk Soham

From 621129 265455 and 621193 265406. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to two severely damaged footbridges.

23 September 2024 to 22 March 2025

Oakley FP6

Footpath 6, Oakley to be closed from 350 metres east of the junction with Upper Oakley for 430 metres eastbound to facilitate the installation of power cables. 

26 June 2023 to 04 August 2023
Nayland With Wissington FP24 & 28

Nayland With Wissington Footpaths 24 and 28 from the pond and Court Street for path improvement works

1st Sept 2024 to 30 Nov 2024
Needham Market FP22, 22A

Needham Market FP22A from Creeting St Mary Footpath 39 to the south point of the railway line’s edge to Stowmarket Road for safety purposes whilst works on a diversionary route are completed.

12 July 2024 to 12 Feb 2025
Newmarket RB30

Byway 30, Newmarket, at the level crossing 

29th Oct 2023 to 20th April 2026 
Old Newton FP47

Footpath 47, Old Newton from the junction with Footpath 46 to Greenacres to facilitate the construction of new dwellings.  

01 July 2023 to 20 April 2026

FP22 Onehouse

From 603220 259030 to 603220 258600. In the interests of public safety during the construction of a new housing development.

27 May 2021 to 16 December 2024
Onehouse FP20

This closure is required in the interests of public safety as a result of ongoing building work on the new development. 

7 May 2024 to 6 May 2025

Rattlesden FP30

Rattlesden Footpath 30, starting approximately 40m east of junction with Rising Sun Hill closed for approximately 43m eastbound to junction with Windyridge Road

27th Aug 2024 to 29th Aug 2024

Part of FP13 Rushmere St Andrew

From 619973 247275 to 619986 247260. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to health and safety reasons involving trespassing.

24 July 2024 to 23 January 2025

FP8 South Cove

From 651090 279760 to 650740 279210. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed as the marsh drainage has been overwhelmed and the boardwalk has lifted and rotted and remains unsafe

To 20 October 2025

Sproughton FP22

Sproughton Footpath 22 for 1,130m north of Lower Street closed due to damaged surface

23 Aug 2024 to 22 March 2025

Stonham Aspal FP36

From 613904 258984 to 614067 259190. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate the construction of a residential development.

13 December 2024 to 12 June 2025

Stowmarket FP8

Closing Footpath 8, Stowmarket from Stowupland Road for 550 metres northbound to enable the construction of a new housing development. 

01 July 2023 to 25 July 2024

Stowmarket FPs 21, 62 and 18

This closure remains required due to the interests of public safety, as construction on the new housing development is ongoing and continues to require access crossing the footpath. 

10 Jan 2022 to 10 Jan 2025

Stowupland FP36

Urgent building works following the discovery of RAAC Concrete on site

4 Sept 2023 to 4 April 2027

Stuston FP4, BR7, BR8

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Stuston FP5, FP6

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Trimley St Mary FP4

From 627485 237269 to 627248 237286. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to for construction works for the new housing development

17 June 2024 to 31 March 2026

Washbrook FP13

Rattlesden Footpath 30 closed, starting approximately 40m east of junction with Rising Sun Hill closed for approximately 43m eastbound to junction with Windyridge Road

26th March 2024 to 25th Sept 2024

Wenham Parva BR12 & 19

Closed due to unsuitable surface material

28 Oct 2024 to 28 April 2025

Wherstead FP36

From 615385 240669 to 614886 240620. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate major works to be carried out by Anglian Water

31 March 2024 to 30 September 2024

Wherstead BR37

From 615326 240926 to 614929 241332. In the interests of public safety the bridleway is closed for resurfacing works.

26 September 2024 to 18 October 2024

Woolpit FP2

Closed at bridge only to allow repair and replacement of overhead carriageway 

12 June 2023 to 31 July 2024