MOTORISTS are being warned that Otley Bridge will be closed this weekend.

The bridge is closing on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 to allow resurfacing works to be carried out on Bridge Street.

The section of the road between Farnley Lane and Cattle Market Street will be shut all weekend to ensure the works can be carried out safely.

A signed diversion will be in place that will take motorists on a lengthy detour to Pool Bridge via Farnley Lane, Farnley Park, Leathley Lane, Harrogate Road, Main Street in Pool-in-Wharfedale, Pool Road, Cross Green, Boroughgate and vice versa.

Otley Bridge and the affected section of Bridge Street will also be closed between 7pm and 1am on Monday, November 30; Tuesday, December 1; and Wednesday, December 2 to allow the final stages of the work to be completed.