The bridge has four of these joints in total – two on each side, with the eastbound carriageway’s likely to be replaced within the next five years, according to Mr Amor.

He added that carrying out the work in the summer was best for the workers with good weather and more daylight hours.

Mr Amor said he was confident the work would be finished by the end of August.

More than 60,000 vehicles cross the 1km (0.6 mile) bridge – a key link to the Port of Felixstowe – every single day.

There will be various lane and road closures during the work, which have been detailed on National Highways’ website.

Public information events have also been planned where people were able to meet the project team and ask questions.