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Update received from Suffolk County Council relating to the various works planned fro Thurston and the status of the works.
As can be seen from the table below, while there are a number of interventions planned, these are mostly to be delivered by developers with Suffolk County Council responsible for approving the drawings and inspecting the construction before adoption. The three schemes that Suffolk County Council will be delivering through the outstanding s106 funding only relates to Bunbury Arms junction and the Public Rights of Way Improvements.
Given the complex nature of co-ordinating works, the expected delivery dates are the best estimate at this stage and, as with any construction, will be subject to change to take into account any unforeseen circumstances, for example, weather.
Thurston Highway Improvements – Current Status - October 2024
|
Location |
Responsible Party for Delivery |
Funding |
Status |
Expected Delivery |
|
Norton Road – Zebra Crossings |
Suffolk County Council |
S106 |
All completed |
Completed |
|
Speed Limit Extensions – Various across village |
Suffolk County Council |
S106 |
All completed |
Completed |
|
Fishwick Corner |
Developer |
Developer – S278 |
Works currently being carried out on site |
Completion mid-November 2024 |
|
Pokeriage Corner |
Developer |
Developer – S278 |
Technical Approval given – waiting on signed legal agreement |
Programmed to start on Spring 2025 |
|
Bunbury Arms Junction |
Suffolk County Council |
S106 |
In design stage. |
2025/2026 financial year |
|
Railway underbridge Between Barton Road and Beyton Road |
Developer |
S278 |
Creation of mini roundabout at Beyton Road junction and pedestrian improvements on existing footway. Drawings have been approved – waiting on signed agreement. Works to be co-ordinated with others on the network. |
Expected Summer 2025. |
|
Public Rights of Way Improvements – adjacent to Mount Road |
Developer and Suffolk County Council |
Developer - S38/S278 and SCC S106 |
Two elements, cycleway and bridleway creation. Developer responsible for delivery, with SCC undertaking creation order. Works yet to commence, funding expiry 2033 |
Works not programmed. Expected 2025/2026 |
|
Fishwick Corner junction to rail bridge – improved surface link for pedestrians and cyclists |
Suffolk County Council |
S106 |
Works to be designed and programmed |
Summer 2026 |
|
Norton Road/Ixworth Road Junction Improvements |
Developer |
Developer – S278 |
S278 as part of the Land East of Ixworth Road, Thurston – at present, liaising with the developer’s consultants on the detailed design |
Reserved Matters still in Planning so currently unknown |
|
The Railway Platform Accessibility |
Network Rail |
CIL |
CIL funding to identify improvements to cross-platform movements. Led by MSDC supported by Suffolk County Council |
Unconfirmed |
|
Station Hill, Pedestrian Crossing |
Developer |
Developer – S278 |
Not currently identified |
N/A |
|
The railway overpass, Thedwastre Road |
N/A |
N/A |
This location has not been flagged as requiring any improvements as a result of development, therefore no work currently being considered
|
N/A |
|
Ixworth Road Surface |
Suffolk County Council |
SCC |
This road will continue to be monitored in accordance with SCC’s Highway Maintenance Operational Plan (HMOP) and any works undertaken as required |
As required |
Suffolk County Council would also like to take this opportunity to highlight that SCC will be undertaking close liaison with the developers throughout the process, including during construction. At Fishwick Corner for instance, there will be regular sweeping of the carriageway to ensure there is not a build-up of mud on the roads. If more frequent sweeps are required, these will be undertaken in line with requirements. This will apply for all construction sites. Operational plans will be discussed with each site to manage construction traffic in line with any planning requirements.
They appreciate that as a result of development, traffic movement patterns will change as a result of construction. They will work with developers and the planning authority to manage issues that may arise.
Specific queries relating to this can be raised directly with the team at Highways.DevelopmentControl@suffolk.gov.uk
