The main bridge in an Oxfordshire town will be closed overnight for road surfacing repairs later this month.

Abingdon Bridge will be shut from 8pm on July 27 and will not re-open to traffic until 6am the following morning.

HGVs will be diverted via the A34 while traffic can go via Sutton Courtenay, Drayton, and south Abingdon.

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The bridge has been closed on-and-off for the last two years while Oxfordshire County Council repair stonework that had become dislodged to the eastern side of the north arch.

In a separate road closure in Abingdon, Stratton Way will be closed for road repairs overnight on July 28.

Councillor Nathan Ley, who represents Abingdon North on the county council, said: “As usual, if travelling on foot, bike or other non-motorised means (which I would always encourage) I would suggest you transit as usual.

“Those with frontages in the affected areas will be given access, and emergency services also allowed.”