Roads in Suffolk are set to benefit from a £2.2 billion investment in the East of England.
It is part of a wider scheme announced by the government, which will see £27 billion spent on projects across the UK.
The scheme is known as Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) with work to take place on the A140 and A1120 at Earl Stonham.
On the interactive map for the scheme, it says, "The A140 / A1120 is a historic staggered crossroads with limited junction stacking capacity; the scheme realigns the eastern A1120 arm, providing more space for stacking vehicles and simplifying the junction."
A spokesman for the Department for Transport said the scheme "could not be delivered by local authorities alone and have been chosen on their value for money and long-term deliverability, ensuring taxpayers' money goes where it will make the greatest difference".
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: “For too long this country has failed to tackle and fix our crumbling infrastructure, but this investment in our roads will secure the future of our road network in the East of England for years to come.
“Not only are we investing in renewing our roads, meaning smoother and faster journeys for drivers, we are getting on with investing into brand new projects which will deliver benefits across the region from Norwich all the way to Cambridge and Suffolk."
The map for the scheme also shows that there is a package of seven junction improvements between the Seven Hills junction and Woods Lane on the A12, near Ipswich.
Planned work for the next RIS included work to the Copdock Interchange, with it saying "Delivering improvements to increase capacity and improve the performance of a key junction serving freight traffic bound to and from the Port of Felixstowe."
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy said: “I welcome the inclusion of the A12 and the A140 Earl Stonham junction in RIS3.
“Their presence reflects both the strategic importance of our region’s transport corridors and the strength of the case we have consistently made for investment, and their progression will help unlock growth, improve safety, and support the resilience of key routes that our communities and businesses rely on every day.
Similarly, while I would have preferred Copdock interchange and Fiveways junction to be in RIS3 I am pleased they have been identified for continued development within the RIS4 pipeline, ensuring that essential design, assessment, and statutory work can progress, keeping them firmly on the agenda for the next investment period.”
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