Drivers have been warned of delays on the A12 and local roads in the east Suffolk area ahead of Latitude Festival.

Suffolk Highways has confirmed there will be various restrictions in the Henham Park area, near Southwold, ahead of the festival taking place from Thursday to Sunday this week.

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A spokesman said there will be temporary traffic lights in place along the A12 at Henham as well as at Halesworth Road, London Road and Beccles Road from Wednesday to Thursday.

There will also be a speed limit in place from Henham to Lowestoft on the A12 throughout the festival.

Latitude Festival draws huge crowds to a farm in east SuffolkLatitude Festival draws huge crowds to a farm in east Suffolk (Image: Newsquest)

A number of local roads in the area will also be closed, including The Hills, Henham Green, Station Road, Manor Farm Road and Southwold Road.

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Meanwhile, speed limits will be in place on Post House Road, Beccles Road and Manor Farm Road.

Drivers have been advised to avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes. 

Latitude Festival regularly draws huge crowds to the east Suffolk area every July.