Plans for new link road between A14 and Bramford Road
Europa Way would be extended to connect Sproughton Road to Bramford Road under new plans.
Last updated 6th Sep 2022
Plans have been unveiled for a new link road, providing easier access to the A14 for part of Ipswich.
It would see Europa Way extended to form a new junction with Bramford Road close to the A14 overbridge.
Europa Way is currently a dead end, sandwiched between an industrial estate and the railway line.
It would remove the need for drivers to go all the way to the Sproughton Road - Bramford Road junction to get onto the A14.
Council planners think it will help improve safety on nearby residential streets, as well as cutting journey times.
Councillor Richard Smith, from Suffolk County Council, said:
“I am very pleased to see this proposal put forward for consideration to the County Council’s Planning Department and I am encouraged to hear the support from those across the town who have been wanting to see this link road constructed for some time.
“If approved, these improvements will provide many benefits for residents, businesses and those travelling across Ipswich such as enabling more sustainable travel options, reducing congestion and speeding up journey times.
“I want to thank the considerable efforts by the two local county councillors who have been relentless in pushing for this beneficial outcome.”