Drivers are set to face disruption due to plans to shut the A47 for roadworks.

The Acle Straight will be closed overnight from September 12 to September 14.

National Highways will be enforcing the closure in both directions on the main route between Acle and Great Yarmouth for anti-skid works.

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The 14-mile closure will extend from the Acle roundabout in Acle to Runham Vauxhall in Great Yarmouth.

During this closure, another section of the A47 will be shut in the area.

The carriageway will be closed in both directions between Blofield and Acle for construction works from September 2 to September 21.

This closure will be enforced Monday to Friday between the hours of 8pm and 6am.

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A further road closure will be carried out in the Acle area during this period.

Beighton Road in Hillcrest, which connects to the A47, is closed until December 6 for carriageway drainage improvement works.

Norfolk County Council will be enforcing this closure for the duration of the works and emergency access will be maintained at all times.