Sinkhole closes Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft northbound

Diversions in place after sinkhole closes Bascule Bridge northbound. Credit: Station Regeneration East

The Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft has been closed to all traffic northbound after a sinkhole opened up.

Highways were made aware of the problem at around 11.00am this morning, Monday, 3 June.

Suffolk Highways tweeted: "The northbound carriageway of the A47 BasculeBridge in Lowestoft is closed after a sinkhole appeared in the road near to Station Square/Commerical Road.

"The southbound carriageway remains open at this time. Diversions are in place but please avoid the area if possible."

The sinkhole, which has opened up on the A47 Station Square junction with Commercial Road in Lowestoft. Credit: Station Regeneration East

The sinkhole is close to the A47 Station Square junction with Commercial Road in the town.

The southbound carriageway remains open. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

Diversions are in place.