A busy road in Norwich will be closed over the weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: Carrow Bridge in Norwich Picture: Ian ClarkeCarrow Bridge in Norwich Picture: Ian Clarke (Image: Archant)

Carrow Bridge Road will be shut while "urgent repairs" take place - costing about £30,000.

Football fans have been assured that Carrow Bridge will not be shut immediately before and after Norwich City's Saturday home fixture against Premier League champions Manchester City.

It will also remain open to pedestrians at all times.

As a result, the road will close today, Saturday, 14 September, at 10pm and reopen on at 8am on Sunday, 15 September.

Eastern Daily Press: A public notice warning of overnight closures to Carrow Bridge. Picture: Ian ClarkeA public notice warning of overnight closures to Carrow Bridge. Picture: Ian Clarke (Image: Archant)

Last weekend during a routine inspection, Norfolk County Council found a number of defects in the timber decking road surface which needed to be urgently repaired.

It is the third time in little more than a year that the lifting bridge has needed repairs.

The council thanked people for their patience while the work is carried out.