A road in Bungay has been closed for emergency roadworks after a 'major' gas leak.

St John's Road in the Suffolk town has been closed to allow Cadent to undertake repair works.

The road is shut where it meets Pilgrims Way.

The gas distributor has estimated an end date of March 29 for these repairs, with delays expected to people's journeys.

First Buses has announced multiple services will be affected by the closure.

The bus company's 41, 41A, and X41 services have been diverted and will be unable to serve Flixton Road and Bardolph Road.

The services will be diverted via Kings Road, Queens Road and Hillside Road West.

Service 99A is also affected, diverting via Beccles Road and Hillside Road East in both directions.

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