Gull Wing construction works to see temporary closure of Denmark Road and Peto Way, Lowestoft

Lowestoft residents and businesses are being advised of road closures as construction work continues on the Gull Wing bridge.

Denmark Road, Peto Way and the southern end of Rotterdam Road will be closed to vehicles from 7am on Wednesday March 1, 2023 to allow for the building of the new northern roundabout and approach road to the bridge

The work is anticipated to take no longer than six months. An official diversion route has been agreed and diversion signs will be in place.

Full closure of the roads to vehicles will avoid complicated traffic management over a longer period of time which would require three-way traffic lights.

Full pedestrian and cycle access through the works will be maintained at all times and this will be clearly sign-posted.

The approach taken will provide a safe environment for construction workers and the general public with barriers fully enclosing and segregating the works. It will also enable a greatly reduced amount of night and weekend working and its associated noise disturbance for neighbouring residents.

Simon Bretherton, Suffolk County Council Project Director, said:

“We do appreciate this work will cause some disruption for a temporary period and we thank people for their continued patience and support for this project.

“We apologise for any short-term inconvenience this closure may cause but it is to deliver a project that, once complete, will deliver long-lasting benefits to the town.”

Construction of the Gull Wing bridge is unaffected by the roadworks and continues to progress.

The bridge is being built on behalf of Suffolk County Council by leading civil engineering contractor Farrans.