Roadworks which have been bringing traffic almost to a standstill on Brighton seafront will be completed by tonight.

Contractors are finishing the work between West Street and Western Street slightly ahead of schedule.

Part of King's Road has been resurfaced for the first time in about 20 years. The new surface will be quieter and will need less maintenance.

Contractors have been working from 7am until 10pm since the start of the month.

Brighton and Hove City Council planned the works so that they would not clash with the annual festival or big conferences.

But they still caused disruption at peak holiday time on the road which normally carries 30,000 vehicles a day.

Some of the traffic diverted into the city centre, causing big hold-ups.

Environment councillor Chris Morley congratulated the council's traffic team, consultants Owen Williams and contractors Tarmac for carrying out the work quickly and efficiently.

He said: "The improvements will make this stretch of seafront safer for all road users."