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MP Patrick Spencer writes to Ipswich constituents on 'progress', omits staunch bypass opposition
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer has sent a letter to North Ipswich residents detailing his "progress" on local issues such as healthcare provision and crime, but failed to mention his active lobbying against an Ipswich Northern Bypass that many of his North Ipswich constituents support.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk highways chiefs plan network overhaul after bridge chaos
Transport bosses are reviewing the county's entire infrastructure after recent roadworks on the Orwell Bridge again exposed the fragility of Suffolk's road network.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Orwell Bridge to close westbound tonight and tomorrow evening
National Highways will close the westbound carriageway overnight on today and tomorrow as repairs to the contraflow road surface are carried out.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Tenth major employer backs Northern Bypass as county council votes to revive plans
Ellisons Solicitors has become the latest major local employer to demand urgent action on a northern bypass, as Suffolk County Council votes to support the long-stalled critical infrastructure project.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Chamber slams Government as Suffolk snubbed in £92bn transport investment
In a blow to the Chamber and our region, the Ely/Haughley junction improvements have been excluded from transport upgrades announced today, despite the Government backing over 50 road and rail schemes across England worth £92 billion.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Major local employers unite behind Northern Bypass in bid to end Ipswich's traffic 'stalemate'
Nine major employers have broken their silence on the town's transport crisis, declaring the current situation "simply not acceptable" for a region of such economic significance as they unite behind an Ipswich Northern Bypass bid.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Excuses must end' – Ipswich MP demands action on Northern Bypass, attacks Suffolk County Council
As Ipswich's roads descend into chaos again, Jack Abbott is calling on residents and businesses to unite behind a petition to revive the Ipswich Northern Bypass, declaring that those unwilling to act "should step aside for those who will."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Orwell Bridge lane closures start Monday as region snubbed by government on transport funding
The Orwell Bridge will face significant traffic restrictions from 16 June, with overnight closures and a contraflow system affecting journeys between Ipswich and Felixstowe. The "essential maintenance" starts just two weeks after the East of England was, yet again, overlooked by the government for desperately needed infrastructure investment.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP speaks out on Northern Bypass as MSC consortium to acquire Port of Felixstowe in £18 billion deal
The Port of Felixstowe will have new owners after Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison agreed to sell its global ports business to a consortium led by MSC and BlackRock.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Rail and A12 prioritised over Northern Bypass in transport bid
Transport East has submitted funding requests for multiple infrastructure projects in Suffolk, but an Ipswich Northern Bypass is a notable absence from its proposals.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Hearts sink when Orwell Bridge closes': Haulier backs bypass campaign
A Felixstowe logistics director has described how bridge closures create chaos for both port businesses and local commuters as he supports calls for an Ipswich Northern Bypass.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Chamber's A14 report reveals damning impact on Suffolk businesses as MPs speak out on proposed solutions
Suffolk faces a potential economic crisis as 83% of businesses say ongoing A14 disruption will force them to cut jobs unless significant improvements are made within the next decade.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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