DELAYS are expected at a busy Colchester junction this evening due to roadworks which won't finish for another week.

The crossroad which joins Brook Street, Wimpole Road, Magdalen Street, and Barrack Street currently has a four-way traffic light system in place whilst UK Power Networks carry out utility repair and maintenance works.

Gazette: Delays – the roadworks will see drivers face longer journeys than normal, with the roadworks not finishing until late next weekDelays – the roadworks will see drivers face longer journeys than normal, with the roadworks not finishing until late next week (Image: Essex Highways)

It means Wimpole Road will only be able to carry one lane of traffic as opposed to its usual two, with the same applying to Brook Street.

The maintenance works, which started late on Thursday night, will run until August 3.