Traffic measures and a road closure will be in place for nearly two months for water drainage improvements at a village road.

Eastern Daily Press: Eight weeks of roadworks are to be carried out in Plumstead Road in Thorpe End. Picture: GoogleEight weeks of roadworks are to be carried out in Plumstead Road in Thorpe End. Picture: Google (Image: Google)

From Monday, July 15, Plumstead Road in Thorpe End will see two-way traffic lights for the first two weeks of the works.

The road will be closed for the remaining duration of the works, which is scheduled to last for a total of eight weeks, from Thursday, July 25.

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Norfolk County Council said the drainage work was necessary to tackle flooding issues which occur during heavy rainfall.

Eastern Daily Press: A map showing where traffic will be diverted during the closure of Plumstead Road in Thorpe End. Picture: Norfolk County CouncilA map showing where traffic will be diverted during the closure of Plumstead Road in Thorpe End. Picture: Norfolk County Council (Image: Norfolk County Council)

The £70,000 works will involve constructing a new surface water carrier drain along Plumstead Road from Broadland Way towards the shopping area.

During the closure a temporary bus stop will be placed near to the junction of Green Lane, and a shuttle bus service will be provided from the village centre to the temporary bus stop.

Information about the shuttle bus information will be available on the Konectbus website.