Suffolk Highways said it plans to tackle the most severely affected sections during an overnight road closure on Saturday, October 31.

Road space has been secured from 8pm on Saturday until 5am on Sunday, November 1, although highways teams expect a full closure will only be required for a few hours during that period.

The work is subject to National Highways agreeing a request for traffic to be diverted onto the A14.

Signs stating "Road unsuitable for diversion traffic" will also be installed on nearby local roads in an attempt to discourage drivers from using inappropriate routes.

Lorry's have been using unsuitable roads as diversions around A143 closures. (Image: Richard Combes)

The announcement comes after councillors........

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