A coastal footpath will close for almost seven weeks while a bridge is replaced. 

Blakeney Footpath 14 is the walkway which leads northwards from the junction of Back Lane and The Quay.

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Norfolk County Council has announced it will be closed from August 19 until October 6.

A spokesman said although work is only being carried out on the bridge, the entire footpath needs to be blocked to provide a safe working area for subcontractors.