Motorists have been warned of delays as a huge yacht will be transported on some of Norfolk's busiest roads.

Police are escorting the 70-foot yacht as it travels from Hoveton in the Norfolk Broads through to its destination in Ipswich.

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The yacht, which is more than 17ft wide, will be escorted by Norfolk Police on the A1151, A149, B1152, A1064, A47, A140,  A14 and A137 before joining local roads to the site in Wherstead Road.

Setting off at 9am on Friday May 10, the convoy will be made up of the unit itself and one self escort vehicle.

Drivers travelling on any of the roads at this time have been told to expect delays and allow extra time for journeys.