Why it matters: The reopening will restore a key route for local traffic after its closure in late January, while the new link road remains on track for completion in March.
The big picture: The Europa Way Link Road project will create a new connection between Europa Way and Bramford Road, improving traffic flow in the area.
By the numbers: Around 2,200 tonnes of asphalt will be laid during the surfacing phase of the new link road.
The details: Since the start of 2024, Suffolk Highways has completed several key elements:
A new footway on the northern side of Bramford Road
Drainage improvements
Kerbing installation
Streetlighting upgrades
Following Bramford Road's closure in late January, workers have:
Realigned the carriageway
Constructed a new mini roundabout
Installed a new drainage system and connections
Reconstructed existing carriageway foundations
Installed new traffic islands
What's next: Surfacing of the new link road and connecting sections of Bramford Road will begin shortly. After the road reopens, crews will complete finishing touches including:
Landscaping
White lining
Fencing
The bottom line: Suffolk Highways thanked the local community for their "continued patience during these essential infrastructure improvement works" while confirming the new link road remains on schedule for a March opening.
