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Suffolk Highways Apologizes After A143 Road Failures

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Suffolk Highways apologised for repeated surface failures on the A143 in Suffolk, England.
The A143 has been closed five times in 2026, including a July shutdown.
Summer heatwaves melted the road surface, and an August-September 2025 shower worsened damage.
MP Dr Peter Prinsley wrote to council leader Michael Hadwen demanding answers on defects.
Conservative councillor Harry Richardson called a public meeting for Suffolk leaders to explain fixes.

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Suffolk Highways apologised for repeated surface failures on the A143 in Suffolk, England.
The A143 has been closed five times in 2026, including a July shutdown.
Summer heatwaves melted the road surface, and an August-September 2025 shower worsened damage.
MP Dr Peter Prinsley wrote to council leader Michael Hadwen demanding answers on defects.
Conservative councillor Harry Richardson called a public meeting for Suffolk leaders to explain fixes.