Felixstowe facing traffic chaos over three months of gas works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Phased closures of Garrison Lane in Felixstowe will begin in November for gas main replacement, lasting until February.

Sections of Garrison Lane, one of Felixstowe's main routes, will close in phases from November 2 as Cadent replaces ageing gas pipes. The works are set to continue into February, with a break over Christmas. The first closure runs from November 2 to November 22, shutting the road from High Road West to Bridge Road. A second closure from November 9 to November 30 will affect the section from Bridge Road to St Andrews Road. The third phase, from November 16 to December 7, closes the road from south of St Andrews Road to south of Cobbold Road. A fourth phase runs from November 23 to December 14 before resuming in January.

Independent councillor Amanda Folley fears the closures could cause widespread disruption across the town. She warned: 'My residents are very concerned it is going to have a huge impact on the entire town as it's a main arterial route.' She says the situation could become particularly serious if an incident occurs on the A14 or Candlet Road while the closures are in place. Residents in the Valley Walk area could struggle to get in and out, she said, with no details yet given to them.

Cllr Folley expressed disappointment at the lack of consultation, saying: 'I was not informed about this until the signage went up and I am deeply disappointed that this has not been thought through properly, should anything happen on the A14 or Candlet Road the town will come to a standstill.'

How it is being reported

• Warning town could grind to standstill over three months of roadworksThe upcoming gas works around Garrison Lane in Felixstowe has raised concerns about gridlock for locals.Ipswich Star · 21 Oct, 11:00
• Warning town could grind to standstill over three months of roadworksThe upcoming gas works around Garrison Lane in Felixstowe has raised concerns about gridlock for locals.East Anglian Daily Times · 21 Oct, 11:00

In this story: Felixstowe · Garrison Lane · Amanda Folley · Cadent · A14

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