Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a road is set to be temporarily closed for a week.

Suffolk Highways will be carrying out drainage improvement works for a week on a section of road in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.

A road closure and diversion route will be in force for the works that are due to take place next month.

According to the One Network highways map, "delays are likely" as the works are carried out along The Street in Carlton Colville from Monday, September 2 until Friday, September 6.

The diversion route in place as a section of The Street in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft is closed for a week next month. Picture: Suffolk HighwaysThe diversion route in place as a section of The Street in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft is closed for a week next month. Picture: Suffolk Highways (Image: Suffolk Highways)

Traffic will be diverted as a stretch of The Street is closed, with drivers faced with a diversion of just over a mile for the drainage improvement works.

A Suffolk Highways spokesman said: "During this time, the road will be closed at all times to ensure the safety of highway users and our operatives.

"For the duration of the closure, traffic will be diverted via Rectory Road, Church Lane, Hall Road and vice versa.

"As we plan roadworks in advance, we schedule extra days to allow for bad weather or other delays beyond our control."