Ipswich is set to get more than £20million to improve transport links in the town from Suffolk County Council. 

This is a part of the county council's Local Transport Plans that look to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in Suffolk by 2040. 

The plans outline how the Local Transport Plan’s vision and objectives will be delivered in key locations across the county, and this includes 16 projects in Ipswich. 

The county council is also currently running a public consultation on this that will last until November 25, when residents have the opportunity to give their opinions on the plans. 

Plans include several walking and cycling routes in Woodbridge Road, Nacton Road, Princes Street, Bridge Street and more. 

They also plan for a £7.3m investment to build the Prince Philip Lock Gate Bridge, which will be a pedestrian bridge that will help create a circular route around Ipswich Wet Dock.

The council is also planning to add travel corridors in Westerfield Road and Tuddenham Road.

Work is also being done to build key bus corridors in Ipswich, and safety improvements worth £1.7m on the A1156. 

A county council spokesperson said: "Ipswich is the largest town in Suffolk and its functional area includes surrounding settlements such as Pinewood and Kesgrave.

"The area has the highest density of population in Suffolk which is reflected by the high number of short-distance trips.

"However, historic development constrains east-west movements and natural features constrain north-south movements.

"There remains a significant opportunity to provide more diverse travel options, particularly for shorter journeys, to empower people to travel sustainably.

"There is a need to alleviate congestion and tackle air quality issues in the town while improving accessibility to address health and equality in the town so that people have the freedom of choice for transport."