Buses in and around the city will be disrupted this week due to roadworks costing £131,000. 

The road resurfacing works are being carried out on the A1067 Drayton High Road, between Woods End and Yelverton Close junction in Hellesdon. 

Surface dressing works are also taking place on Drayton Wood Road and Margaret Close. 

With the Norfolk County Council works expected to take five nights to complete, Drayton High Road will close between 7pm and 6am from today until Friday. 

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During the closure, the Yellow Line 28 and X29 services from First Bus will operate via Middletons Lane, The Bull Roundabout, Reepham Road, Drayton Lane and Hall Lane. 

The stops between Hellesdon Hospital and Drayton Cock will not be served. 

Access to businesses and properties will be maintained with a chance of minor delays. 

A fully signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the works.