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Search the Public Notice PortalTemporary barriers on Cavendish Street in Ipswich have remained in place far longer than planned, prompting frustration from residents and criticism from local councillors.
Barriers were installed on the road in November 2022 in order to stop it from being used by motorists as a through road, with it being described as a "rat run" by residents at the time.
Suffolk County Council confirmed delays to the long-promised permanent closure at the junction with White Elm Street, which was first introduced as a trial measure in November 2022.
A spokesperson for Suffolk County Council said: "We appreciate that the temporary barriers have been in place longer than anticipated due to design changes earlier in the process and apologise for the delay in finishing this project.
"We are currently finalising feedback from local residents before we move to the next stage of making these temporary barriers permanent.
"We will of course look to keep local residents updated with progress.
"We accept that the temporary barriers have been in place slightly longer than anticipated, and we accept they won’t look as nice as they did when they were first installed. We will ask our engineer to visit and make an assessment of their current condition.”
George Lankester, Ipswich Borough Councillor for Holywells ward, said he has been “challenging the unacceptable delays” and described the situation as “an embarrassing eyesore to the local community,” highlighting that residents previously erected their own pallet barricades amid frustration at the lack of progress.
Mr Lankester added: “Time and time again deadlines have not been met,” noting that despite earlier assurances the scheme would be completed sooner, the latest update suggests work may not be finalised until July following the installation of notices and submission of a Traffic Regulation Order.
He said the continued delays “leave me with the impression that Suffolk County Council does not care about or prioritise our community in Ipswich,” and confirmed he has called for an investigation into why the project has taken so long to deliver a permanent solution.
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