Drivers are being warned of emergency roadworks in a busy Ipswich route later this month. 

Fore Street, near Ipswich Waterfront, will be closed from 7pm and 5am from Monday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 31 while Suffolk Highways carries out urgent works. 

According to the Suffolk County Council website, while the road is closed while work to fix road markings will take place. 

A short diversion route will be in place while the road is closed. 

It comes as three weeks of roadworks are being carried out in nearby Duke Street

The three weeks of roadworks began on Monday, July 8.

A road closure will be in place along Duke Street from University Avenue to the junction of Fore Street during this time.