Traffic is facing diversions in one of Felixstowe's busiest streets after a sinkhole opened up in the road.

The deep hole in the middle of Orwell Road was spotted on Friday and immediately reported to highways.

Ipswich Star: A cordon has been placed around the sinkhole outside the ConventA cordon has been placed around the sinkhole outside the Convent (Image: Archant)

Officers attended the scene and have closed off a section of the road in both directions near St John's Church.

They have covered the hole outside the convent with a heavy duty plastic barricade and cordoned off the affected area until full repairs can be arranged.

Ipswich Star: A barricade has been placed over the hole to stop anyone falling inA barricade has been placed over the hole to stop anyone falling in (Image: Archant)

Motorists are facing diversions via Princes Road, Victoria Road and Garfield Road.

Similar holes have previously opened up on other streets around the town - usually because water has eroded material beneath the surface, causing the road to cave in.