Motorists could face disruption as maintenance works take place overnight on a busy bridge.

National Highways will be carrying out works to the A47 Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft.

The project, on behalf of Associated British Ports, will see the bridge closed overnight from 8pm tonight (Monday, November 4) until 6am on Tuesday, November 5.

The A47 Bascule Bridge closure will be in operation tonight (November 4). Picture: Causeway one.networkThe A47 Bascule Bridge closure will be in operation in Lowestoft tonight (November 4). Picture: Causeway one.network (Image: Causeway one.network) With a road closure in place in both directions delays are likely, according to the Causeway One Network roadworks map.

A National Highways spokesman said: "Inspection/survey to the A47, both directions Lowestoft Bascule Bridge, with a bridge carriageway closure for structure."