AN ANDOVER road will be closed for five days to allow for repair works to take place.

Hampshire County Council will be carrying out carriageway surface repairs on The Avenue (A343 Andover Road) for five days from Thursday, September 28.

The road will be closed during the works and a signed diversion will be in place.

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Work will take place between 8am to 4pm while the works are carried out and a signed diversion route will be in place.

Access for residents and businesses will be maintained wherever possible. Pedestrian access will always be available.

For more information, visit the Hampshire County Council website or contact the highways department on 0300 555 1388.