Three roads in Ipswich will remain closed for more than a month for electricity works, say UK Power Networks.

Swallow Road, Greenfinch Avenue and Merlin Road, near the A1214 in Ipswich, were closed on Monday, June 3 for "upgrades and improvements to the electricity network in the area".

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UK Power Networks has confirmed the three roads will remain closed until July 12 as engineers lay new high-voltage electricity cables.

A spokesperson for the company says it apologises for any inconvenience caused and that the work maybe finished earlier than planned.