Motorists are being warned they could face delays as a busy road is set to be temporarily closed for a week. Essex and Suffolk Water will be carrying out water works on a section of Long Road in Lowestoft. A road closure and diversion route is in force for the works that are due to take place this week.
According to the One Network highways map, "delays are likely" as the works are carried out along Long Road from Monday until Friday. With traffic restrictions on Long Road and Kirkley Run in Lowestoft, it will see Long Road closed from the junction of Kirkley Run to Britten Road. Traffic will be diverted as a stretch of Long Road is closed, with drivers faced with a diversion of 1.
2 miles. Travellers using First Eastern Counties Buses are also being warned of the temporary closure. A First bus spokesman said: "Service X22 towards Lowestoft will be diverted via Tom Crisp Way in both directions.
"Bernard Matthews/2Sisters Contract service passengers should board their bus at the Fighting Cocks stop in Carlton Road.".