Emergency roadworks to repair damage to the surface of Haven Bridge in Great Yarmouth have been completed.

The crossing was forced to close on Saturday after a tear emerged exposing wooden bricks, making it impassable.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Emergency repairs at Haven Bridge have been completed after the road surface became damaged and one lane was forced to close.Emergency repairs at Haven Bridge have been completed after the road surface became damaged and one lane was forced to close. (Image: Newsquest)

Karl Rands, assistant director for highway services at Norfolk County Council, said: “Following swift work by crews who carried out emergency repairs to Haven Bridge this weekend we were pleased to be able to reopen this key route by 5am today (Monday, 12 September) in time for the morning rush hour.

"We believe that the damage reported over the weekend was most likely caused by a heavy vehicle load crossing the bridge."

The damage saw the westbound lane closed, meaning drivers travelling towards Gorleston had to head to Breydon Bridge instead, leading to delays.