Emergency repairs are causing heavy traffic on a major route into the city. 

The roadworks are being carried out on the A146 Loddon Road both ways at Trumpery Lane near Bixley. 

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This morning, drivers experienced delays of up to 25 minutes with traffic moving at an average speed of 10mph. 

The repairs are being carried out by Anglian Water and are listed as "utility repair and maintenance works".

Two-way signal traffic lights have been set up and the works are expected to last until midnight on September 16.