A Costa Coffee branch will be closing at the end of the week to undergo an "exciting" renovation. 

The North Quay Retail Park store in Lowestoft has announced its temporary closure set for July 23 will see an "uplifted" interior for customers and a brand new drive-thru lane built. 

The store's team members will be relocated to nearby stores while the renovation is under way and work is expected to be completed by the autumn.

Lowestoft Journal: The works are expected to be completed in the autumnThe works are expected to be completed in the autumn (Image: Mick Howes)

Luke Shaughnessy, regional operation director, said: "We look forward to converting our store in Lowestoft and can't wait to be welcoming customers back in a few weeks' time to enjoy the upgraded look and feel.

"We're grateful for the patience of our customers while we make these changes." 

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Plans for the site's redevelopment were submitted to East Suffolk Council last September and given the green light in January, centring around a "refreshed and updated experience" for customers.

A design and access statement said the chain has been operating as a drive-to coffee shop from their existing, purpose-built unit on the retail park since 2013.