A road on the outskirts of Norwich will close for six weeks while works are completed.

Eastern Crescent in Thorpe St Andrew will be shut to traffic from November 6 while a stretch of damaged pavement is repaired.

At the same time, a pedestrian crossing will be installed at the junction of Laundry Lane and Pound Lane.

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The junction will be closed for one week.

A short diversion route will be in place during this time. 

The work will cost £70,000.