A sinkhole has opened up causing disruption for motorists in a seaside town.

The hole appeared in Norwich Road in Lowestoft last week opposite BM Autos garage.

Suffolk Highways is aware of the hole and has since coned the area off.

The gap is in the middle of the road causing minor disruption for passing traffic.

The sinkhole in Norwich RoadThe sinkhole in Norwich Road (Image: Debbie Blake) The sinkhole has been coned offThe sinkhole has been coned off (Image: Debbie Blake)

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The sinkhole is currently only three inches deep but may worsen as more rubble crumbles into the ground.

A spokeswoman for Suffolk Highways said: "The area has been inspected and made safe with barriers.

"The defect will be repaired in line with our Highway Maintenance Operational Plan."