Essential gas mains work in the Lowestoft area is set to cause six weeks of disruption for drivers. 

The work involves essential upgrades to the gas network in the Oulton Broad area.

Phase one of the work will start at Bridge Road and the approach to the roundabout for Bridge Road will have traffic lights and will be down to one lane from Monday, September 4, to Friday, September 15.

In phase two, the roundabout will continue to be down to one lane and Gorleston Road will be closed from the main roundabout up to the mini roundabout at the Hall Road junction.

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A diversion will be in place between Monday, September 18, and Friday, September 29.

In phase three traffic management will be in place in Hall Road between Monday, October 2, and Friday, October 13.

Cadent supervisor Michael Hall said: “We have a responsibility to make sure every property that uses gas has access to it 24/7, 365 days a year and these essential works will mean that we continue to deliver on that promise.”

The gas supply will stay on throughout the works.