A major road in the city is set to close while essential roadworks take place.

The road resurfacing works will be carried out on the A1067 Drayton High Road, between Woods End and Yelverton Close junction in Hellesdon.

Surface dressing works will also take place on Drayton Wood Road and Margaret Close.

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With the works expected to take five nights to complete, Drayton High Road will close between 7pm and 6am from November 11 until November 15, subject to any weather conditions or construction delays.

Access to businesses and properties will be maintained with a chance of minor delays.

A fully signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the works.

The work, which will cost approximately £131,000 will be carried out by Norfolk County Council’s Community and Environmental Services Department and their contractors.