New Europa Way link road gets start date
Works to build a new link road at Europa Way, connecting Sproughton Road with Bramford Road in Ipswich will begin on 9 September.
This scheme will include extending the existing Europa Way road to create the link road. This new section of road will include an off-road footpath and cycle path, with a new mini roundabout being built to connect the new extension of Europa Way to Bramford Road.
The scheme brings many benefits for local residents and aims to:
· Improve the transport network’s reliability and safety
· Improve connectivity for sustainable transport modes such as pedestrians, cyclists and bus services
· Support Suffolk’s economy by unlocking employment creation opportunities and planned growth
· Achieve a balanced development by installing green features to help avoid putting additional pressure on the surrounding environment, such as; installing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to manage surface water runoff
The construction work is programmed to commence on 9 September 2024 with the aim to complete the works and open the new link road by the end of April 2025.
The work will be carried out in phases and will use various traffic management methods for each phase. This is essential for the safety of road users, residents and our team.
To facilitate construction, temporary parking restrictions will be placed along part of Bramford Road. Suffolk Highways requests that vehicles are relocated from the marked area whilst the works are carried out.
Temporary traffic lights and pedestrian crossing points will be the main method of traffic management used during works on Bramford Road. Towards the end of the work it may be necessary for part of Bramford Road to be closed. Full details will be confirmed at a later date.
The full details can be read on the Suffolk County Council website here www.suffolk.gov.uk/europa-way-new-link-road.
A dedicate email address has also been created for any questions regarding these works, please email: EuropaWayLinkRoad@milestoneinfra.co.uk.
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, Planning and Waste, said:
“I am delighted to see these long-awaited plans come to fruition and works start on building such an important connection between these parts of Ipswich. The connection will provide so many benefits to those living, working and travelling around this part of Ipswich and will create plenty of opportunity for growth in business and sustainable travel.
“We look forward to keeping the local community updated with our plans and progress associated with the new link road, and welcome feedback as we navigate construction over the coming months.”