A main road leading to Bridport town centre will be closed to 'clean sewer assets'.

East Street will be closed between East Road Roundabout and the entrance to The Bridge House Hotel, a distance of approximately 75 metres.

This closure will be taking place between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Monday and Tuesday, February 26 and 27.

This closure is to enable Wessex Water safe access to CCTV and clean sewer assets.

The alternative route, which will be sign-posted is as follows: A35 - B3157.

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: The closure is in red, diversion is in blueThe closure is in red, diversion is in blue (Image: Dorset Council)

For further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600.

To discuss the closure notice, contact Dorset Council on 01305 221020