A1088 Bridge Farm Bridge, Stowlangtoft - bridge replacement

Works to replace the bridge along A1088 Bridge Farm Bridge, Stowlangtoft commenced on Monday 22 July 2024 and will continue until the end of February 2025. During this time, the road will be closed to ensure the safety of highway users and our operatives.

For the duration of the closure, traffic will be diverted via A1088, A14, A143 and vice versa.

This is a significant project which will secure the longevity of the structure, ensuring that it is safer for all highway users.

Due to the extent of the closure, and to reduce the impact on surrounding villages, additional actions are being taken in advance of and throughout works, as follows.

Preparation of roads near to closure

Consultations have taken place with representatives from the local community, who have expressed concerns regarding local roads being used to bypass the closure, without using the official diversion route. Several major routes have been highlighted.

In order to prepare these routes for a higher volume of traffic, reactive repair and vegetation works and will be carried out prior to commencement of the closure. Suffolk Highways will inspect these routes shortly, assess the extent of required repairs and schedule these to be carried out. The routes in question can be found below in attachment A and are marked in red.

Implementation of temporary speed limits

In addition to the above, temporary advisory speed limits will be implemented on several of these routes, for the safety of local residents and as a traffic calming measure. Advisory limits can be found below in attachment A and are marked in light blue.

Extents of signage

A plan showing the diversion route for these works, along with signage which will be placed along the route, can be found in below in attachment B. 

In addition to this, significant signage will be placed on local routes. The locations of this signage can be found below in attachment C – please note that the sign type is not included in this document and can be found below in attachment C1.

Queries regarding works

Recognising the potential volume of queries we may receive regarding these works, a dedicated email address has been set up for residents to contact us on. If you have any questions or concerns, please email A1088BridgeFarmBridge@milestoneinfra.co.uk and we will respond as quickly as possible.