Dereham Road has reopened following an earlier road closure.

Part of the road in Norwich was closed in both directions at about 4pm on Friday (December 24) between the A140 Guardian Road and Hotblack Road.

There were reports of heavy traffic building in the area.

In a tweet, Norwich Bus Updates said that Dereham Road was closed between Sweet Briar Roundabout and Bowthorpe Road with the First Red Line service diverted.

Police have been contacted for comment.

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