Road users will face diversions as an Ipswich road is closed for nearly a month. 

A stretch of Cliff Lane between the junction with Clapgate Lane and the Margaret Catchpole pub closed on Monday, June 10.

The closure is in place for three weeks until Thursday, July 4. 

Ipswich Buses has confirmed routes will be affected by the closure. 

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Route 2 buses will follow Dereham Avenue, Medway Road, Severn Road, Wye Road and Clapgate Lane for phase one of the roadworks. 

For phase two Route 2 will divert along Lee Road, Severn Road, Wye Road and Clapgate Lane before returning to the normal route. 

While Cliff Lane is closed, engineers from Cadent Gas will be carrying out utility asset works. 

For other drivers, the official diversion route in place will follow Landseer Road and Clapgate Lane. 

Motorists are being advised to plan their journeys around these roadworks and allow for extra time.