Motorists are being warned of disruption after works began on a road close to the Essex-Suffolk border, with a lengthy diversion put in place.
Bures Road is subject to a road closure from Monday, November 9, with the restrictions currently scheduled to remain in place until Wednesday, November 25.
According to information supplied by Suffolk County Council, the closure and diversion are in force 24 hours a day, running from midnight to 11.59pm from Monday to Sunday.
Drivers affected by the closure face a significant diversion, with the published alternative route extending for around 45.8km, or more than 28 miles.
The route information estimates the journey will take around an hour.
The diversion takes motorists through a number of roads and locations in Suffolk and Essex, including Sudbury and Colchester.
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Among the roads forming part of the route are Kings Hill, Cornard Road, King Street, Gainsborough Street, Newton Road, Nayland Road and the Northern Approach Road.
Motorists are also directed along Bergholt Road, Braiswick, Colchester Road, Main Road, Lower Road and Sudbury Road before eventually returning towards Bures Road.
The closure is the responsibility of Suffolk County Council and is listed under reference LY600289522-TS-CI-JC.
The council's highways team can be contacted on 03456 066171 for further information.
The works are currently due to continue until November 25, meaning motorists travelling through the area are being advised to allow additional time for their journeys.
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