A1071 in Hintlesham to close for overnight repair works

The A1071 in Hintlesham will be closed for repair works this week <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The A1071 in Hintlesham will be closed for repair works this week (Image: Newsquest)
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Drivers are set to face an hour long diversion as a key route is closed.

A1071 Thorpes Hill in Hintlesham will be closed overnight from Friday, October 16 until Saturday, October 18.

The road will only need to be closed between 7pm and 5am, according to Suffolk Highways.

Engineers will be carrying out essential highway repair and maintenance works.

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A diversion route will be in place for motorists to follow for the duration of the closure.

It follows the A1071, A1214, A12, A1341 and A134.

It is estimated the diversion route is just under 40 miles long will take around an hour to complete.

The diversion route is long as it has to follow main roads for large vehicles like HGVs.

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