Drivers warned of months of disruption in Martlesham

A 20-week project will begin on Monday, October 19, on Main Road in Martlesham, focusing on the stretch between the A12 and Nunn Close.

The construction will require temporary traffic management measures throughout the works, including traffic signals, to ensure the safety of the public and workers.

The works are part of the A12 Major Road Network (MRN) programme and aim to improve links between Martlesham, Ipswich, and Woodbridge.

Improvements will include upgraded junctions, improved crossings, and widened shared-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists on the south-east side of Main Road.

Councillor Christopher Hudson, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for transport and highways, said: "This is a significant investment in Martlesham, the benefits of which will be felt for years to come.

"We are creating safer crossings, better walking and cycling infrastructure, and improved connections to schools, workplaces and community facilities.

"Some disruption will be unavoidable during construction, for which we apologise in advance, but these improvements will deliver lasting benefits for residents and visitors alike."

The scheme is designed to improve access to employment areas, schools, and community facilities, and will connect with existing infrastructure in Kesgrave and planned upgrades east of Ipswich.

Key features include two new parallel crossings near Blacktiles Lane and Nunn Close, carriageway resurfacing on the approaches to these crossings, drainage improvements, and a review and upgrade of street lighting.

The carriageway will be narrowed in some sections to accommodate the new shared-use path and help reduce vehicle speeds.

The project is primarily funded through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), with additional support from the A12 MRN project and East Suffolk Council.

The scheme supports Suffolk County Council’s Local Transport Plan and Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.