Disruption is expected for locals as a major road in Lowestoft is set to close for sewage and gas works.

An advanced warning has been issued due to an overnight closure in London Road South for the essential utility repair and maintenance works.

The road will close for three nights from August 19 to August 21 between 8pm and 6am.

The area affected is between the Clifton Road and Union Place and Claremont Road junctions.

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Two separate works will be carried out by Anglian Water and Cadent Gas.

A spokesman for Cadent said: “The work we are undertaking is to connect a customer to the gas network on Monday, August 19.

"As Anglian Water is already carrying out works along this stretch of road, we are working alongside them so that disruption to residents and motorists can be kept to a minimum.”

The road closure will be enforced by Suffolk County Council and a four-mile diversion route will be in place to redirect traffic.

This will be via Ashhurst Place, Stradbroke Road, Tom Crisp Way,  Horn Hill, Waveney Road, Station Square, Pier Terrace, Parade Road North, Marine Parade and back on to London Road South.