WORK to improve the A303 will take place next week as slip roads are closed and diversions put in place.

Highways England will carry out work to signage at the junction near The Buck Services, near Longparish.

The slip road of the services to the A303 eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight, between 9pm and 6am, on Monday, January 7 and Friday, January 11.

The vegetation on the stretch of road will also be tackled in a bid to improve wildlife habitats in the verges.

The eastbound exit and entry slip roads at the A3057 Winchester Road junction will be closed overnight, between 9pm and 6am, on Monday, January 7.

Highways England has said that there will be signed diversion in place.