Motorists face more than a month of misery as resurfacing works start on one of Sussex's busiest roads.

The A259 King's Road in Brighton will be resurfaced between Western Street and West Street from Monday, July 1.

Preparation will begin on Monday, June 17 and will require off-peak lane closures.

The seafront road carries about 30,000 cars and lorries a day and is part of the through route from Worthing to Eastbourne.

There have not been major repairs to the road for 20 years. Urgent work is needed because the surface is breaking up in places.

The resurfacing contractor will operate from 7am to 10pm to ensure the work is carried out as quickly as possible and reduce disruption.

New materials will provide a quieter and low-maintenance surface.

Brighton and Hove City Council said the road had to be relaid in the summer months as the materials could not be put down in cold or wet weather.

Highways engineers have also met with the Town Centre Business Forum so arrangements can be made for nearby firms during the work.

Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "These works are essential to maintain this important road and make it safer for all road users.

"We have taken care to plan them so they cause as little disruption as possible but we urge people to find alternative routes once they are under way."

The work is likely to take at least four weeks.

There will be signposted diversions at the Aquarium roundabout and Grand Avenue, Hove, plus a central diversion to take town centre traffic away from the seafront.

A contraflow system will be in operation at the roadworks.