Great Yarmouth's Breydon Bridge will be closed tonight for urgent repair work.

The bridge will be closed from 8pm until 6am tomorrow to allow workmen to repair its lifting mechanism. The bridge will be closed throughout the work.

Traffic will be diverted via the Vauxhall roundabout, Acle New Road, Fullers Hill, Alexandra Road, Yarmouth Road, Hall Quay, Bridge Road, Haven Bridge, A1243 Pasteur Road to re-join the A12 at Gapton Hall roundabout.

Motorists affected by the work are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel.