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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

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 2024

Barking FP105

National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

1 June 2023 to 1 December 2023

Part of FP30 Barking

At 610630 254200.  In the interests of public safety Pippins bridge is closed  due to recent movement of the abutment.

16 December 2020 to 5 July 2024

Part of FP9 Brightwell

From 625440 244670 to 625490 244200. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate Earthwork Ukpn diversion, Solar Farm electric diversion and the Windfarm electric diversion.

1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024
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
Barking FP30, Coddenham FP27

Routes closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

1 June to 1 December 2023

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 26 December 2023

Bramford FP45

Footpath 34, Bramford from Vicarage Lane to the junction with Footpath 35 to facilitate housing development works

1 September 2022 to 1 February 2024

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 2024

Part of FP26 Benhall

From 638223 260362 to 638143 260434. In the interests of public safety part of the footpath is closed to enable the creation of fen meadow habitat in relation to Sizewell C.

10 July 2023 to 10 December 2024

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

From 625440 244670 to 625490 244200. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to facilitate Earthworks Ukpn diversion, Solar Farm electric diversion and the Windfarm electric diversion.

1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024

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 2024

Part of BR12 Brightwell

From 625765 244380 to 625892 244494. In the interests of public safety the bridleway is closed for resurfacing works.

22 April 2024 to 21 July 2024

FP47 Charsfield

From 625300 256193 to 625384 256360. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed to enable the installation of a new electricity cable. 

8 April 2024 to 12 April 2024

Part of BR27 and part of BR28 Chelmondiston

From 620062 237586 to 620172 237492. In the interests of public safety the bridleway's are closed for the installation of a new foul water pumping main.

25 March 2024 to 15 April 2024

Creeting St Mary FP22, BR24, FP28, BR32

National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

1 June 2023 to 1 December 2023

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

Dalham FP8

Dalham FP8 to be closed to facilitate installation of new water pipelines.

09 March 2023 to 09 September 2023

Dalham FP18

This closure remains required due to the interests of public safety, to enable transport and keeping of horses, bridge construction and tree clearance.

29 September 2022 to 29 Feb 2024

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

Earl Stonham & Little Stonham FP143, 5 and 23

Footpath 143, Earl Stonham, Footpaths 5 and 23, Little Stonham, This is to facilitate overhead electricity refurbishment works.

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Earl Stonham FP28 and Little Stonham FP14

Footpath 28, Earl Stonham and, Footpath 14, Little Stonham. This is to facilitate overhead electricity refurbishment works. 

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Elmsett FP9

For on site development and construction

27 September 2023 to 27 December 2023

Eye FP14

Footpath 14 Eye closed from 400 metres north of the start of the route connecting with Castleton Way for 40 metres northbound to facilitate proposed road and drainage.  

12 June 2023 to 12 December 2023

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 2023

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.

1 April 2024 to 2 July 2024

Gazeley FP1

Gazeley FP1 to be closed to facilitate installation of new water pipelines.

25 March 2023 to 25 Sept 2023

Gazeley FP10

Gazeley FP1 to be closed to facilitate installation of new water pipelines.

25 March 2023 to 25 Sept 2023

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

Hadleigh BR27

For ongoing development and construction on site.

21 Oct 2023 to 21 April 2024

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 2024

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 August 2024

Hargrave FP003

Hargrave FP003 to be closed to facilitate installation of new water pipelines.

06 March 2023 to 06 Sept 2023

Haverhill BY32

For ongoing development and construction on site.

3 of Oct 2023 to 3 of April 2024

Part of FP10 Holton and FP31 Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet

From 640275 276941 to 640285 276941 and 640082 276943 to 640095 276939. In the interests of public safety the footpath's are closed due to damaged footbridges by flooding.

14 November 20223 to 13 May 2024

Knettishall BR2

Knettishall BR2 for resurfacing works.

27 of June 2023 to 27 December 2023

Layham FP1

Closed for resurfacing works

6 of September 2023 to 5 of May 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 16 July 2024

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

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

Part of FP7 and FP18 Little Bealings

From 622974 247905 to 623072 247926 and 623029 247655 to 622855 247581. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed for the installation of a new sewer, rising main and pumping station.

13 May 2024 to 12 November 2024

Little Blakenham FP49, FP50, FP56 & Bramford FP5

Routes closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

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 2024

Mellis BR13

At 609460 273670.  In the interests of public safety the footpath at the railway crossing is closed due to the failing of the crossing safety equipment.

4 October 2022 to 31 October 2023

Mendlesham FP13

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Mendlesham FP19, FP20, FP30, FP31, FP32

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Mendlesham FP25,FP26, FP27, FP28, BY61

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Mendlesham FP5, Wickham Skeith FP16

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Mendlesham FP53, FP54, FP55

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Mildenhall FP30

From TL676748 to TL660754, Lark Valley Path.   In the interests of public safety due to an unsafe surface.

18 August 2022 to 18th October 2023

Nettlestead FP2, FP4, Baylham BY40

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023
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
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 10 Oct 2024

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 2023

FP27, BR47 and BR53 Onehouse

From 6030020 259650 to 603090 259360, from 603090 259360 to 602880 259380 and  from 602890 259380 to 602870 259350. In the interests of public safety the paths are closed in relation to the construction of a new housing development. 

6 May 2020 to 6 November 2023

Part of FP17 Peasenhall

From 635175 269158 to 635159 269071. In the interests of public safety the footpath is closed due to erosion of the riverbank.

13 December 2023 to 12 June 2024
FP9, FP11, FP13, FP16 Shotley

From 622970 237310 to 624530 236050 and 624528 236055 to 624310 233990. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed to enable the Environment Agency to undertake riverbank repair works.

4 March 2024 to 3 September 2024

Somersham FP9, Nettlestead FP5, Little Blakenham FP6

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

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 2024

FP15 and FP16 Sproughton and FP13 Washbrook

From  612660 243500 to 612870 242970. In the interests of public safety the footpaths are closed due to the construction of a new development.

4 January 2021 to 4 August 2023

Stoke Ash BR1, FP2, FP3, FP4, Thornham Magna FP12A

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Stoke Ash FP21

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

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 31 December 2023

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 2024

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

Stutton FP38, FP39 and FP40

From 614603 235061 to 614950 235045. In the interests of public safety the footpath's are closed for resurfacing works to be carried out.

16 April 2024 to 10 May 2024

Thornham Magna FP3

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Thornham Parva FP1 & 2

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Thrandeston FP6 & 9

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Thurston FP18

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

FP54 Washbrook

From 612899 242941 to 612982 242832. In the interests of public safety to prevent the public crossing the A1214 during planned works.   

5 July 2021 to 4 August 2023

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

Wickham Skeith, Stoke Ash and Thwaite FP13, 19, 24 and 4

Route closed for National Grid Overhead Electricity Transmission Line Refurbishment Works

01 June 2023 to 01 December 2023

Woolpit FP2

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

12 June 2023 to 31 July 2023