The A143 Blackbourn Resilience Group has demanded urgent action to address problems caused by unplanned closures of the A143 between Ixworth and Stanton in Suffolk.

The group, which includes parish, district, and county councillors, has written to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket MP Dr Peter Prinsley, Suffolk Constabulary Chief Constable Mark Webster, and senior leaders at Suffolk County Council.

They have requested a public meeting to discuss the ongoing disruption.

David Ruffles, chair of Bardwell Parish Council, said: "Bardwell and neighbouring villages cannot continue to become the default diversion whenever the A143 is shut.

"Narrow lanes, historic properties and vulnerable road users are being exposed to dangerous........

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