Lowestoft's main bridge will close overnight for engineering tests to be carried out.

Maintainance work on the A12 Bascule Bridge over Lake Lothing will start up again next weekend. The bridge, a main route through the town, will be closed overnight from Sunday, June 5 to Wednesday, June 8 between 10pm and 6am while contractors install and test a new hydraulic unit.

A diversion route will take traffic via the A1117, A146 and A1144 and a free bus service will be provided for pedestrians.