Part of A140 to close this weekend
It will be shut for work to connect the road to a new roundabout
Motorists making essential journeys this weekend are warned part of the A140 will be shut.
The closure will be in place near eye between the B1077 South to Castleton Way in Yaxley to connect the existing carriage to a new northern roundabout.
It will be shut from 8pm today (26 February) until 5am Monday (1 March).
A signed diversion will be in place on similar classified A roads, and the B1077 will remain open at its junction with the A140.
Rectory Road and Thrandeston Road, however, will be shut at their junctions with the A140.
According to Suffolk County Council the scheme will improve journey time reliability and road safety in the area, while providing better access to the Eye Airfield Development Area.
The improvements include:
- Two new roundabout junctions on the A140 Castleton Way and south of Rectory Road
- A link road through to B1077 from the Northern roundabout
- Restricted movements at the A140/B1077 junction: prohibit right turns in and out improving journey times and safety
- Closure of the A140/Rectory Road junction
- Landscaping and new pathways for walkers and cyclists
Councillor Andrew Reid, Suffolk County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Rural Affairs, said: "I regret any inconvenience caused to motorists and local businesses and residents by the weekend road closure for these essential works.
"However, I would also like to assure members of the public they will see significant improvements when the A140 project is completed."
According to the authority, traffic will be diverted onto the new northern roundabout by 5am on Monday (1 March).