Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published July 10, 2026 4:03pm Updated July 10, 2026 4:03pm A stretch of the major country road has closed due to heat damage, forcing drivers on a lengthy diversion (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Drivers are up in arms after the closure of a major A-road in Suffolk, forcing them to take a lengthy diversion. Commuters through Stanton, Suffolk, face significant disruption after the A143 was forced to shut due to heat damage. The stretch of road through the picturesque countryside connecting Stanton and Ixworth closed this week after issues caused by high temperatures were detected. It is the most direct route between Scole and Bury St Edmunds. Motorists have to navigate the small country lanes during the closure, which is expected to last unti