Town road to close for bridge inspection

Amy Mackrill

24 June 2024 at 5:03 am·1-min read

A bridge inspection will be carried out in Bridge Street <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i> — A bridge inspection will be carried out in Bridge Street *(Image: Google Maps)*

Drivers have been warned to expect delays while a road is closed for a bridge inspection.

The inspection will be taking place along Bridge Street in Beccles on July 2.

The road will be closed between 8am and 5pm to ensure both the safety of the workmen and road users.

A map showing the location of the road closure (Image: Suffolk Highways/ One Network) Suffolk County Council has noted on the One Network website that delays are "likely".

During the road closure, eastbound traffic will be diverted via Ravensmere, Newgate, Station Road, George Westwood Way, A146 Norwich Road, Loddon Road and Gillingham Dam.

The westbound diversion will follow the route of Gillingham Dam, Loddon Road, A146 Norwich Road, George Westwood Way, Station Road, Newgate, Blyburgate, Exchange Square, Smallgate and Northgate.

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