Construction work on a bridge has been completed about two weeks ahead of schedule.

National Highways had been replacing the expansion joints of the bridge on the A14 in Ipswich, Suffolk, since June.

The eastbound carriageway reopened on Wednesday and a 40mph speed limit was put in place for safety reasons.

Simon Amor, from National Highways, said: “I would like to thank local residents, the community, businesses and drivers for their patience while we did this work.”