A village has been cut in half after a main road was closed due to a burst water pipe.

Anglian Water has started emergency works in The Street in Hevingham and the road is closed from the Leonard Medler Way junction to the Pound Road junction.

Norfolk County Council has approved the works to go ahead until February 6 but this may be extended.

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Eastern Daily Press: The diversion (route seen in blue) requires a full loop around the villageThe diversion (route seen in blue) requires a full loop around the village (Image: One Network)A diversion route has been put in place along the A140 to Shorthorn Road, before joining Brick Kiln Road.

The diversion has created long delays with a large five-mile loop required to get from one side of the village to the other.

Anglian Water has been contacted for comment.