Numerous level crossings across East Suffolk are set to be upgraded, causing disruptions to nearby roads.

Crossings will be upgraded with new technology, which will make them safer ahead of changes to the frequency of freight trains.

Some crossings’ upgrades are already underway, or already completed to make them safer, including:

• Middleton Crossing – installed with red light enforcement cameras in March 2026.
• Ellingers Crossing – installed with miniature stop lights in January 2026.
• Dock Lane, Melton Sewage and Brick Kiln Crossings – installed with miniature stop lights in March 2026.
• Redhouse Farm and Blackstock Crossings were installed with miniature stop lights in April 2026.

Work is planned for Melton and Bealings level crossings during the upcoming nine-day closure of the line at the end of the month.

At Melton, A1152 closures will occur overnight on the 23rd, 24th, 20th, and 31st May with varying closure times.

At Bealings, there will be stoplight controls during the day for all nine days.

“The investment to improve the East Suffolk line and its level crossings is helping to provide a safer railway for Suffolk road users and pedestrians in readiness for Sizewell C’s main construction phase. 

“Closing the railway for an extended period does allow us to do much more work than if we kept to just weekends and nights, and we’re using this time to do as much as we can including making crossings safer for everyone. 

“Of course this doesn’t come without causing some disruption for our customers and I want to thank everyone for their patience while we make these improvements.”

Martin Beable, on behalf of Network Rail and Greater Anglia