Repairs are continuing this week as part of a scheme of works on the flood defences in a coastal town after cracks were found in tidal flood walls.

A series of "remedial works" have been taking place over the past fortnight on the tidal flood walls on Hamilton Road in Lowestoft after "some defects" had been found during recent inspections.

With the works expected to continue all this week, Coastal Partnership East (CPE) - which is made up of the region's coastal councils to share and manage resources - said it includes "repairs of cracks in the concrete of the tidal flood walls".

A CPE spokesman said: "Following the completion of the tidal flood walls in 2023, we have inspected the tidal flood walls and found some defects that need attention.

"We are completing some remedial works on the defences on Hamilton Road from July 1 for three weeks."

The tidal flood walls on Hamilton Road form part of the Lowestoft Flood Protection scheme that began construction in May 2021 and led to defences being built along Hamilton Road as well as Waveney Road, Station Square and around the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club and South Pier.

In October last year a celebratory event was held to mark the opening of the first phase of the town's tidal flood defences - almost two-and-a-half years after construction works started in Lowestoft to reduce the risk of flooding to more than 1,500 homes and 825 businesses in the town.

The Traffic Management Plan in operation on Hamilton Road in Lowestoft for phase two of the works between July 15 and July 22. Picture: Coastal Partnership EastThe Traffic Management Plan in operation on Hamilton Road in Lowestoft for phase two of the works between July 15 and July 22. Picture: Coastal Partnership East (Image: Coastal Partnership East)

As the repairs to the defects in the tidal flood walls on Hamilton Road continue, it has seen "traffic management" in place, with single lane closures in operation as pedestrian access routes are "managed around the works" with diversions "clearly signed."

The CPE spokesman added: "The works will include repairs of cracks in the concrete of the tidal flood walls.

"The tidal flood walls will provide the town with vital protection in the event of a tidal surge.

"We are grateful for your co-operation as repairs take place on these vital defences and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"The planned work will ensure that Lowestoft, its people, and its economy are protected for many years to come."