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Orwell Bridge repairs to be accelerated but no talk of long-term solution
Repair works on two joints of the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich will start earlier than planned, the Department for Transport has announced. The acceleration comes after emergency repairs closed the bridge for nearly two weeks in September.News
Slow traffic as A12 reopens after police incident near Marks Tey
The A12 was closed in both directions near Marks Tey following a police incident involving concerns for a woman's welfare. The road has since reopened but delays are still expected.News
164-tonne transformer to be moved through Ipswich on Sunday
A massive transformer will be transported from Ipswich Docks to Yaxley on Sunday, causing road closures and traffic disruptions. The 71-metre-long vehicle carrying the load will depart at 6am.News
Orwell Bridge to close overnight for urgent repairs
A full westbound carriageway closure on the Orwell Bridge will be in place for the next two evenings to repair a potential defect discovered during a routine inspection.News
Ipswich MP calls for Ipswich transport task force and Northern Bypass revival amid fresh Orwell bridge chaos
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has called for the re-establishment of the Ipswich Transportation Task Force (ITTF) following severe disruption caused by the partial closure of Orwell Bridge.News
Full overnight closures announced for Orwell Bridge repairs
National Highways have confirmed that the westbound carriageway of the Orwell Bridge will face full overnight closures next week as repair works begin, according to Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.News
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott demands clarity on Orwell Bridge closure timeline
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has called for "proper clarity" from National Highways regarding the extended lane closure on Orwell Bridge.News
Further travel chaos expected as Orwell Bridge lane closure set to continue for two weeks
A lane closure on the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich will remain in place for the next couple of weeks due to safety concerns.News