Five Suffolk road closures and major works to affect drivers

From a six-week closure in Debenham to months of gas works in Felixstowe, several schemes are due to affect journeys during the remainder of October and into November.

Here are five to look out for.

1. Aspall Road, Debenham

Aspall Road in Debenham will be closed for six weeks while major work takes place on the bank. (Image: Google Maps)

Aspall Road in Debenham will close for six weeks from Monday, October 26 until Monday, December 7, for permanent bank stabilisation works.

The closure, between Water Lane and The Butts, will remain in place 24 hours a day, although work is scheduled between 8am and 5pm.

A lengthy 24-mile diversion will take motorists via the B1077, A1120, A140 and B1117.

Read more about the Debenham closure.

2. Garrison Lane, Felixstowe

Cadent gas will be closing the road. (Image: Cadent Gas)

Drivers in Felixstowe face several months of disruption as Cadent replaces ageing gas mains.

Work begins on November 2, with sections of Garrison Lane closing in phases.

The first closure will affect the stretch between High Road West and Bridge Road until November 22.

Further sections will then close, with work resuming after Christmas and the overall roadworks notice remaining in place until February 12, 2027.

Read more about the Felixstowe works.

3. Downs Crescent, Haverhill

It has been a five year campaign to get the Haverhill road repaired. (Image: Google Maps)

Downs Crescent in Haverhill is set to undergo resurfacing work following a five-year campaign for improvements.

Work is scheduled between October 26 and October 30, between 8am and 6pm each day, with temporary obstructions in place.

Access will be provided within 15 minutes and the highway will need to be clear outside working hours.

Read more about the Haverhill scheme.

4. Dettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds

The road will be closed near Aldi. (Image: Google Maps)

Dettingen Way in Bury St Edmunds is due to close from October 26 until November 13.

The closure is required for Cadent gas works and is among several schemes expected to affect motorists in the town over the coming weeks.

5. Hamilton Road, Newmarket

Hamilton Road will close for Anglian Water to carry out work. (Image: Google Maps)

Hamilton Road in Newmarket is set to close for three days while Anglian Water carries out work.

The road closure is scheduled to run from October 26 to October 28, meaning motorists travelling through the area may need to find an alternative route.