Suffolk Highways have asked that the following be shared regarding the replacement of a highway bridge along the A1088, Stowlangtoft.

"Further to our previous update, we are pleased to share that the A1088 Bridge Farm Bridge reconstruction scheme is now complete.

Our teams are in the process of demobilising the site and we hope to be able to lift our road closure at around 8:30pm tonight (Wednesday 5 March).

As you are aware, the project has not been without its challenges and the completion of the new structure is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved to overcome these issues and successfully deliver the scheme.

We acknowledge concerns from the community regarding the deterioration of surrounding roads, especially those used as unofficial diversion routes despite our best efforts to discourage this driver behaviour.

Hopefully, you are already aware that carriageway repairs in preparation for surface dressing will be taking place along Kiln Lane, Stowlangtoft, later this month.

A decision will be taken on which other local roads may need repairs and to what extent repairs are carried out. If deemed necessary, we will issue further communications regarding these prior to their commencement.

Once again, we would like to extend our thanks to the local community for their continued patience during the A1088 reconstruction"

Suffolk Highways

www.suffolk.gov.uk/highways