A section of a major road has been closed while highway repair and maintenance works are carried out. 

The A140 Ipswich Road is currently being resurfaced in Newton Flotman from Brick Kiln Lane to Church Road.

The resurfacing works, carried out by Norfolk County Council, started on Tuesday and are expected to be completed by 6am on June 20.

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A spokesman for Norfolk County Council said: "The road requires resurfacing due to extensive areas of heat damage from the previous summer.

"With the large volume of traffic which uses this A road and to prevent serious structural failure, it is necessary to replace the road surface to ensure the safe use of the road going forward.

"We thank road users for the patience whilst this work takes place.”

Traffic light systems and a fully signed diversion route are in place. 

Further roadworks are planned on the road at Tivetshall St Mary later this month with an overnight closure from 7pm on June 27.

There will then be further closures on July 5 and July 16.