Commuters in the city have been warned of heavy delays amid ongoing disruption caused by roadworks.

Work in Red Lion Street in Norwich began on Thursday (October 13) as a project to create an additional bay to allow for better capacity for services started.

In a tweet just before 9.10am on Friday (October 14), First Norwich said the city centre was "gridlocked".

Norwich Evening News: Red Lion Street is closed in both directionsRed Lion Street is closed in both directions (Image: Archant)

It read: "Traffic is beginning to move slowly.

"This is impacting all services severely and is expected for the next few hours.

"Please allow further time to travel."

It is the second day of disruption after travellers reported delays in the city yesterday.

Norwich Evening News: The road closure has caused bus diversions in the cityThe road closure has caused bus diversions in the city (Image: Archant)

Red Lion Street is anticipated to be closed in both directions until October 18.

It comes as nearby St Stephens Street reopened on Tuesday, October 4, following a 10-month closure.