A road near Ipswich town centre will be closed overnight and two other key roads will be affected.

St Peter's Street near Ipswich town centre will be closed overnight from 7pm to 5am over Tuesday night.

Suffolk County Council says it will be conducting maintenance works in the street overnight and further works may be required throughout the week.

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A spokesperson added that a section of Rose Lane and Star Lane will also be closed as surveying of the carriageway and footway will be underway in conjunction with the works on St Peters Street.

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The road was also closed last night for footway surveying and repairs.

Drivers have been warned of possible delays and advised to find alternative routes.