A road near Ipswich Town's football ground will close next week while cleaning and evaluation works are carried out on one of the stands. 

Sir Alf Ramsey Way will shut from July 8 to July 10 to allow for the jet washing and evaluation of the Sir Bobby Robson Stand at Portman Road. 

The road will be closed between 7.30am and 4.30pm.

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This comes as a range of works were announced for the stadium this year as part of a multi-million-pound upgrade ahead of Ipswich Town's long-awaited return to the Premier League.

The road was also closed this time last year to carry out the cleaning of the stand.

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A diversion route is in place via West End Road, London Road, Handford Road and Portman Road. 

Access will be maintained for residents and pedestrians.