Boxted Bridge, Boxted - Emergency closure following bridge inspection

An inspection of Boxted Bridge this week has raised new concerns regarding the bridge’s deteriorating condition and loading capacity. In light of this latest information we have taken the decision to implement an emergency road closure preventing vehicles from using the structure. The closure of the bridge, which is situated on Wick Road at the junction with Lower Farm Road and Sky Hall Hill in Boxted, will take immediate effect while highway engineers assess the situation and consider next steps.

The bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians while our investigations continue, with no access permitted to pass through the closed section of the road until further notice.

We fully appreciate that this road closure will be inconvenient to those who regularly use the route however as a responsible highways authority we must put public safety first while our investigations continue.

Alternative routes are available via:

1. Thorington Street, Lower Street, Higham Road, Stratford Road, Ipswich Road, Low Lift Cottage Road, Docuras Farm Road, Water Lane and vice versa (with access only into Church Street, Sky Hall Hill and Wick Road).

2. Skye Hall Hill, Dedham Road, Cooks Hill, Parsonage Hill, Church Road, Burnt Dick Hill, Park Road, Horkesley Hill, Bear Street, Birch Street, Stoke Road, Nayland Road, Church Street, Park Street, Park Road and vice versa (with access only into Church Street, Sky Hall Hill and Wick Road).

Please take additional care when travelling through the area, observing road signs in place.

Further updates will be shared as soon as details become available.