UPDATE: MONDAY 19th OCTOBER AT 13:30
The on-site engineer clarified this morning that the works this fortnight are to repair a collapsed culvert that crosses under the road, just beyond Abbey Farm entrance, not the bridge itself — though the effect on the village and the Maltings is of course the same. For now, the "Access for cyclists & pedestrians ONLY" sign applies but, once security fencing has been erected along both sides of the road to protect the work areas, there will just be sufficient space in between for motorcycles to pass through too. However, there will be a six-inch pipe laid across the road to pump water from one side to the other and drain the culvert, so access won't be completely unimpeded, and will be at the risk of passersby.
UPDATE: SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER
As displayed on the road-closure signs in the village, and despite what appears on the County Council website, the bridge works will be completed within the fortnight (not three weeks) starting on Monday, as work will continue through the weekend. This is to reduce the impact on the village and on Snape Maltings.
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 13th OCTOBER
Reason for closure: | Works to install Arch Lining |
Date of closure: | 19th October - 6th November 30th October |
Diversion route: | B1069, A1094, A12, B1078, B1069 & vice versa |
[These works were originally scheduled to run from 9th to 27th November,
but have been brought forward by three weeks.]
... When we close the road and put a diversion in place, the route needs to be accessible to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. We make our diversions as clear as possible by placing appropriate signing along the route. The latest updates on our works can be found on our website at "Temporary road closures for Suffolk Highways roadworks" and on One.Network website.
There may be times that essential emergency works are required to take place on the highway network without advanced notice – you can follow Suffolk Highways on Twitter for the latest emergency roadwork updates.
Please could you use any contacts within your division or parish to circulate this notification. Please contact us on ☏ 0345 606 6171 if you have any questions.
Suffolk Highways
www.suffolk.gov.uk/highways