A set of temporary traffic lights in the city are causing long delays for drivers.

Emergency pavement repairs outside The Artichoke pub in Magdalen Road, which started on Tuesday, have seen motorists face 50-minute delays. 

Part of the road is blocked off for the works and temporary lights have been installed.

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Norwich Evening News: Emergency pavement repairs outside The Artichoke pub in Magdalen RoadEmergency pavement repairs outside The Artichoke pub in Magdalen Road (Image: Sonya Duncan)One commuter said the roadworks have been adding half an hour to their journey.

"It is absolute gridlock in the morning," he said. "It's really infuriating and very stressful.

"The temporary lights do not seem to be syncing up with the other two sets, so it is mayhem."

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Norwich Evening News: Emergency pavement repairs outside The Artichoke pub in Magdalen RoadEmergency pavement repairs outside The Artichoke pub in Magdalen Road (Image: Newsquest)Another commuter said it took them an hour to drive a 10-minute route at around 4.30pm on Tuesday.

The Artichoke pub posted on Instagram that it is still open but wrote "cheers for letting us know about this council". 

Norwich Evening News: Signs show the roadworks in Magdalen RoadSigns show the roadworks in Magdalen Road (Image: Sonya Duncan)

A spokesman for the Norfolk County Council said: "This is four days of work for emergency pavement repairs which will be completed on Friday.

"Norfolk County Council apologises for any inconvenience whilst these essential works are carried out."