REPAIRS to Mereside Road at Mere will see the road being closed to traffic for up to five days.

The A5034 is shut from its junction with the A556 Chester Road to its junction with the A50 Warrington Road.

The road is closed from today (April3), for as long as it takes for the surface dressing patching works to be completed, up to a maximum of five days.

The repairs will see the road being closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

The alternative diversion route will be via the A556 Chester Road, A50 Warrington Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, and vehicle access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents where possible.