SEVERAL roads will be closed in Wallingford today (June 15) for a carnival event.

Wallingford Carnival will take place between 1pm and 2.30pm.

During this time, rolling road closures will be in place on Hithercroft Road, St John's Road, St Mary's Street, St Martin's Street and Wallingford Market Place.

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The procession is only expected to take approximately 15 minutes to pass.

Bus services, 33, 136, 139, 33A, and River Rapids X40, will be impacted.

Motorists are warned to expect some delays.

A statement from Oxford Bus Service said: "Our services will follow the normal routes and will observe any rolling roadblocks."

The carnival has a 'We Can Be Heroes' theme for the year and will include a float as well as contributions from pubs, clubs, groups, schools, businesses, musicians and individuals.