A two month closure of the A14 near Ipswich has been postponed. 

Earlier this summer National Highways confirmed that a stretch of the road would be closed between J52, near Claydon, to J55, near Copdock. 

Originally National Highways said the road would be closed from Tuesday, August 27. 

However it has since been updated to start on Monday, September 9.

The road is expected to be closed between 8pm and 6am, but will be weather permitting.

While the road is closed drivers will be diverted along the B1113 through Sproughton and the route is estimated to be around 10 miles long.

Traffic management will be in place throughout the area in order to mitigate speeding and reduce disruption to local residents.

The works are expected to last two months. 

A spokesman for National Highways said the repairs are necessary to "extend the life of the road surface" and "minimise the need for more extensive repairs in the future".

The repairs involve applying a new asphalt surface to the highway to reduce road surface noise.

Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for journeys and seek alternative routes if possible.