A road in Ipswich will be closed for four days for essential electricity works.

Tuddenham Road, in north Ipswich, will be closed all day at the junction with Westerfield Road between Monday, December 9 and Monday, December 13 for works that are being carried out by UK Power Networks.

READ MORE: Busy Ipswich road flooded amid heavy downpours

The closure will allow workers to carry out essential work to the power supply line which supports local homes and businesses in the area. 

READ MORE: Emergency repairs on key Ipswich road to last six days

The road will be blocked for 20 metres from the junction and a diversion will be in place along Westerfield Road, Valley Road and Tuddenham Road.

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