Part of the A47 in west Norfolk remains closed this afternoon (May 25) while emergency roadworks are carried out. 

The A47 is currently closed in both directions between the A10/A149 Hardwick Roundabout, on the edge of King's Lynn, and the A1122 in Swaffham.

The road was closed overnight from Wednesday to Thursday for planned roadworks, but while this was taking place a burst water main was discovered.

Anglian Water is currently at the scene to assess the situation. 

The burst water main has delayed the reopening of the road, with no exact time given at present, and there are diversion routes in place. 

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A spokesman for Anglian Water said: “A burst water main on the A47 has led us, in conjunction with local highways, to close the road.

“A team is on-site now evaluating the issue and we will update when we know more.

"Please check our social media channels and In Your Area on our website.

“We apologise for the disruption that this emergency issue has presented to commuters."

DIVERSION ROUTES

EASTBOUND:

Exit the A47 eastbound at the Hardwick Roundabout

Take the fourth exit from the roundabout onto the A10 southbound

Follow the A10 south through West Winch and Setch to the roundabout with the A134 at Tottenhill Row

Take the first exit from the roundabout onto the A134

Follow the A134 southbound through Shouldham Thorpe to Stradsett

At the junction with the A1122 turn left

Head eastbound on the A1122 through Fincham and Marham to the roundabout at Swaffham

Take the third exit to re-join the A47 eastbound

WESTBOUND:

Exit the A47 westbound at the Swaffham Roundabout

Take the first exit onto the A1122

Follow the A1122 westbound through Marham, Fincham, Stradsett to the roundabout with the A10 at Bexwell

At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A10

Follow the A10 northbound through Tottenhill Row, Setchey, Setch and West Winch to the Hardwick Roundabout

Take the second exit from the roundabout to re-join the A47 westbound