Heat could melt roads and cause Royal Norfolk Show traffic

Police have said road closures could be put in place to ensure the safety of those travelling to the Norfolk Showground, where the huge agricultural event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.

It comes amid an amber Met Office weather warning for "extreme heat" that is in place across the county until Thursday, which has sparked fears that roads could melt.

Planned roadworks are also expected to cause some disruption today (June 23), when hundreds of local businesses will be dropping off items in preparation for the two-day farming event.

Kier Highway Services, appointed by Norfolk County Council, are carrying out surfacing works and line painting between Dereham Road and Folgate Lane from 7pm until midnight.

They say drivers should "allow extra time for arriving and leaving" the Norfolk Showground, as Norwich Road will be closed to through traffic today.

Although Norfolk County Council say the roadworks will be carried out "safely and swiftly", the scheme is weather-dependent.

This means the works may impact the more than 80,000 visitors expected at the event, who will be arriving the morning after, if the project is not completed on time.

A spokesman for the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA), the farming charity which organises the event, said: “We are aware of the roadworks in Easton and surrounding areas.

"We are working closely with all agencies involved to try to reduce the impact on traffic.

"We are advising all of our visitors to allow extra time for arriving and leaving the show.”