Roadworks at a key junction through Ipswich town centre are expected to end this week.

UK Power Networks has been carrying out utility repair and maintenance works in St Margaret's Street in Ipswich town centre since last Thursday.

The closure has been in place at the junction with Soane Street south of Christchurch Park, with temporary traffic lights put in place.

Ipswich Star: The works are blocking a road through Ipswich town centreThe works are blocking a road through Ipswich town centre (Image: Archant)

The road has been closed with a diversion route in place taking drivers along Crown Street, Civic Drive, Franciscan Way, Star Lane and Bond Street.

According to one.network, which tracks closures on the UK's road networks, the road will reopen on Thursday evening.