A busy road is set to close for approximately five days.

A section of Spa Road, Weymouth will be closed 24 hours a day during this period in order to allow essential bridge repair works to take place near to the junction with Dorchester Road.

Works will begin on Monday, October 7 and it is expected that works will be completed by Friday, October 11.

A diversion route has been put in place which will see drivers use Icen Road to get to Dorchester Road and vice versa.

The road closure will cover a distance of approximately 110 metres.

Emergency access to the area will be maintained at all times.