Construction started on Arras Square improvements
Local company, Brooks & Wood Ltd, started work in June on the Arras Square improvements, the work is expected to be completed by Christmas 2026.
The project will be delivered in four planned phases to ensure that pedestrian access through the Square is maintained throughout the construction period.
The improvements will include new and relayed paving, the installation of a disabled access ramp, additional bins, new CCTV and lighting, seating and benches, and replacement trees. The scheme will also introduce demountable bollards in St Stephen’s Lane to support pedestrianisation, alongside a new information board featuring a French post box and a mural celebrating Ipswich’s historic links with Arras.
Local businesses and the Arras Society have been consulted on the plans and will continue to be kept informed throughout the project. Updates will be shared via letter drops ahead of each phase, including detailed information such as site layouts and traffic management arrangements. The appointed contractor will work closely with businesses to minimise disruption, particularly in relation to deliveries, ensuring access is maintained wherever possible.