Playford Road in Ipswich will be closed later this month (Image: Google Maps)
A major road on the outskirts of Ipswich will be closed for five days.
Playford Road, which connects Rushmere St Andrew and Playford with Ipswich, will be closed between 10am and 3pm from Monday, January 15 until Friday, January 19.
Openreach will be carrying out essential works in the road while it is closed.
While the road is closed a six-mile diversion route will be in place, which is expected to add on about 20 minutes to peoples journeys.
Playford Road is also the home of Ipswich Town's training ground.
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