Recent traffic chaos caused after the A14 was shut for nearly 18 hours has once again led to calls to start construction on an Ipswich Northern Bypass.
The proposal, official known as the Ipswich Northern Route (INR) which would see a road built to the north of town and provide relief when there are issues on the A14, A12 or Orwell Bridge.
Last year, work to the Orwell Bridge caused gridlock throughout Ipswich, Felixstowe and the wider region and led to Suffolk County Council backing a motion that said that the Northern Bypass, or another solution should be built.
Supporters of the proposal, such as Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and many residents believe that the future of Ipswich and the Port of Felixstowe cannot be secured without it.
Meanwhile, those against the Northern Bypass such as residents in the north of Ipswich believe that the road will not reduce traffic and will cause significant disruption to the area.
It is thought that any progress can only be made by a Norfolk and Suffolk mayor when they are elected in 2028 and candidates have had their thoughts.
Now we would like to know our readers thoughts on whether a Northern Bypass should be built and whether it should be considered a priority.
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