Closures on the A47 in Norfolk will disrupt drivers this week.

The A47 near King's Lynn will be closed overnight from this evening until June 13.

The 12-mile closure will be in effect from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8pm and 6am .

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Eastern Daily Press: The A47 Lynn Road near King's Lynn will be closed overnight until June 13The A47 Lynn Road near King's Lynn will be closed overnight until June 13 (Image: OneNetwork)

The road will close in both directions from King's Lynn to Swaffham for National Highways to carry out repair works.

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A diversion route will be in place for the duration of the closure.

Eastern Daily Press: The A47 westbound in North Tuddenham near Dereham will close tonight from 8pm until 6am tomorrowThe A47 westbound in North Tuddenham near Dereham will close tonight from 8pm until 6am tomorrow (Image: OneNetwork)

The A47 westbound in North Tuddenham near Dereham will close tonight from 8pm until 6am.

The road will close from the Mill Road overbridge in East Dereham to the Mattishall Road bridge in Etling Green.

The lane closure will enable a road inspection to be carried out by National Highways.