PARTS of the A343 Newbury Road will close for two nights from Thursday (22 January).

Contractors will shut of the carriageway 10 meters either side of the railway bridge to repair brickwork and cut back vegetation.

Hampshire County Council is expected to close the road from 10pm on Thursday until 6am on Friday before shutting it again from Friday 10pm to Saturday 6am.

Alternative routes have been posted and include the use of Saxon Way, Redon Way, Northern Avenue and New Street going south and vice versa going north.

Access to adjoining properties will be available while the work is carried out.