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From 647430 259910 to 647670 260660 and from 647670 260660 to 647430 259900. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed due to erosion.
8 August 2026 to 7 February 2027
Assington FP20 Starting 170 metres from the junction of The Street and FP20 going East for 120 metres.
17 August 2026 to 18 December 2026.
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 2026.
From 651820 284160 to 652770 283880. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed to allow for safe vehicle movements for the Benacre Pump Station Project. An alternative route has been provided which runs parallel to Benacre Footpath 3.
3 February 2025 to 1 April 2029.
From 635222 261497 to 635227 261498. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to a damaged bridge.
26 September 2025 to 16 April 2027.
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 2027.
Details of restrictions
Brandon Bridelway 20 closed at the bridge. Bridge unsafe
Dates
2 March 2026 to 1 March 2027
Bramford Public Footpath 34 from Vicarage Lane to Footpath 35. Route goes through an active construction area. Closure requested to ensure continued public safety.
15th of April 2026 to 15th of October 2026
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 2027.
From 625600 244250 to 625440 244700. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed to enable the construction of the new spine road and the installation of electrical cables and services.
8 October 2026 to 7 April 2027
From 625600 244250 to 625440 244700. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed to enable the construction of the new spine road and the installation of electrical cables and services.
10 September 2026 to 10 March 2027
Chattisham Footpath 26 for 30m west, starting 5m west off Chattisham Lane
23rd of June 2026 to 22nd of December 2026
Clare Footpath 11 closed 385m north from A1092 for 586m for surfacing works
29th of June 2026 to 21st December 2026
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 2027.
From 572880 263720 to 573060 to 262680. In the interests of public safety, Tree felling.
1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
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 2026
In the interests of public safety, the footpaths and bridleways are closed due to the wildfire at Dunwich Heath.
20 August 2026 to 19 February 2027
To build a carriageway and associated works over Public Footpath 13 southbound
22nd of June 2026 to 12th of Oct 2026
From 619854 259717 to 619857 259709. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed for safety reasons due to a damaged bridge.
11 December 2025 to 10 December 2026.
From 652580 288364 to 652658 288471. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed to allow for safe vehicle movements to the quarry for materials needed for the Benacre flood protection scheme.
15 September 2025 to 15 September 2027.
Great Livermere FP13 and Little Livermere FP3 to be closed due to unsafe bridge.
25 February 2025 to 25 February 2027.
Closed at bridge due to unsafe structure.
9 June 2026 to 8 December 2027
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Closed at bridge due to unsafe structure.
9 June 2026 to 1 September 2027
Footpath 14, Hartest at the footbridge 50 metres eastbound of the B1066 for safety reasons due to a damaged footbridge.
2nd of March 2026 to 4th March 2027
From 626196 251211 to 626209 251216. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to a damaged bridge.
6 January 2026 to 5 January 2027.
From 110 metres north of Hall Lane for 10 metres northbound will be closed to all pedestrian traffic
23 April 2024 to 13 May 2027
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 2027
609343 243215 to 609366 243163 Collapsed midsection of decking on footbridge.
6 August 2026 to 6 February 2027
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 21 January 2027.
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 August 2027.
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.
Details of restrictions
Footpath 12, Kedington and footpath 13, Kedington from the junction with Footpath 28 for 820 metres southbound will be closed to all pedestrian traffic.
Dates
19 June 2026 to 18 December 2026
Details of restrictions
From 639692 266516 to 639728 266567. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed for building works.
Dates
20 May 2026 to 19 November 2026
Closed in the interest of public safety.
19 September 2025 to 8 March 2027.
Closed in the interest of public safety.
26th June 2026 to 26th December 2026
For 20m North to South, 75m South of Lower Road.
9 May 2024 to 26 Jan 2027.
Details of restrictions
From 625440 244699 to 625581 245303. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed for earthworks and landscaping.
Dates
11 February 2026 to 31 March 2027
Closed at crossing to non-motorised vehicles only.
Access will be available to pedestrians, cyclists and horse rides. This closure is only for horse-drawn carriages and other non-motorised vehicles.
20th April 2026 to 20th April 2028
From 621530 243220 to 621440 243450. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to a damaged boardwalk.
17 November 2025 to 8 December 2026.
Details of restrictions
From 630640 241560 to 630560 241850. In the interests of public safety, the bridleway is closed due to flooding.
Dates
6 October 2026 to 5 April 2027
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 24 July 2027.
From 638545 289892 to 638240 289256. In the interests of public safety, the byway is closed due to erosion to the routes surface.
8 May 2025 to 28 November 2026.
Details of restrictions
From 623509 234131 to 623603 234093. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed for building works.
Dates
1 August 2026 to 31 October 2026
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 2027.
Sproughton Footpath 22 for 1,130m north of Lower Street
21th of April 2026 to 11th of November 2026
Emergency closure for safety reasons
15 Oct 2026 to 2 Nov 2026.
Urgent building works following the discovery of RAAC Concrete on site.
4 Sept 2023 to 4 April 2027.
To facilitate redevelopment works.
26 May 2026 to 27 November 2027.
This closure remains required for safety reasons to enable the footpath to be widened to a 3 metre cycleway. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.
17 Mar 2025 to 9 Oct 2026.
From 619189 247245 to 619187 247278. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to damaged steps.
8 May 2026 to 7 November 2026.
Details of restrictions
From 639488 257075 to 639446 257122 and 639833 256543 to 639699 256812. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed due to damaged boardwalks.
Dates
8 October 2026 to 7 April 2027.
From 630040 251900 to 630030 251880. In the interests of public safety, the footpath is closed due to the removal of a damaged bridge.
31 March 2026 to 30 September 2027.
Washbrook Footpath 15 starting 271m east of London Road for 20m eastbound due to unsafe bridge.
28 July 2026 to 27 January 2027
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Suffolk County Council has made an order closing Footpath 13, Washbrook from Poplar Lane for 2000 metres southbound to enable ongoing development works. Other coordinated works may also take place during this period.
The diversion route will be eastbound from footpath 13, southbound on Cutting Street and vice versa.
9 September 2026 to 9 March 2027
From 645075 272628 to 648661 273583. In the interests of public safety, the footpaths are closed due to damaged boardwalks.
7 August 2026 to 6 February 2027
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 November 2026.
Closed at bridge: Maintenance of Wixoe Footbridge (which crosses the River Stour). This includes new decking and replacement of multiple posts.
26 October 2026 to 26 April 2027