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A-road to close overnight for a month for works

Robin Webster/Geograph Dozens of cars travelling on the A11, a dual carriageway, by Thetford Forest. A sign warning drivers of deer is to the left of the southbound carriageway. Trees line both side of the road further up.Robin Webster/Geograph
The A11 between Mildenhall and Thetford became a dual carriageway in 2014

A major A-road will be closed most nights for the next month to allow road markings to be renewed.

Work on the A11 near Thetford, Norfolk, is expected to take place in phases, starting at 20:00 BST on Monday and finishing at 06:00 on 8 May.

National Highways said the overnight work, in both directions, was needed to improve safety.

It urged drivers to follow signed diversion routes - including one that was 25 miles (40.2 km) long.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "We are renewing the road markings, studs, and marker posts on both carriageways of the A11 between London Road roundabout and Thetford Road roundabout due to the existing infrastructure becoming worn and ineffective.

"Safety is our top priority and making these markings clearer and more visible means drivers will benefit from a safer road surface."

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