A road in a Norfolk village has been closed again as engineers attempt to repair a 'complex' sinkhole. 

The hole, approximately two feet deep, appeared last November at Chimney Springs in Ormesby and led to residents having to park their cars elsewhere.  

The road was reopened in December to avoid disruption for residents during the festive period.

But further investigation has forced Anglian Water to close the road again to allow their engineers to repair the sinkhole.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The sinkhole on Chimney Springs in Ormesby is 'more complex' than engineers initially thought. The sinkhole on Chimney Springs in Ormesby is 'more complex' than engineers initially thought. (Image: Sonya Duncan)

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A team is back on the site this week to prepare the road for excavation.

There will be temporary traffic lights and an access road for residents on Chimney Springs.

Geoff Freeman, ward councillor who lives in the area, said: "It's been a very protracted and long investigation.

"But Anglian Water and Norfolk County Council Highways have done their best.

"I think they're starting to get to the beginning of the end," he said. 

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An Anglian Water spokesperson said: “We are sorry for the traffic disruption caused to road users on Decoy Road and Chimney Springs.

"We have needed to install temporary traffic lights whilst we begin a complex repair on a sinkhole in the area.

"Our teams are on site this week to prepare the road for excavation to enable work to begin on a repair.

"There will be an access road for residents of Chimney Springs whilst this work takes place and we’re continuing to update residents and the local council with the latest on a weekly basis.

“We understand how frustrating roadworks can be, so we thank our customers for their patience whilst we carry out this essential work and apologise for any inconvenience caused," the spokesperson added.