A BLACKBURN road will close for six weeks for bridge repairs.

Blackburn with Darwen Council plans to close Primrose Hill Bridge to all vehicles from its junction with Back Henry Whalley Street to Back Bonsall Street.

The alternative route is via Bonsall Street, Shorrock Lane, Grantham Street, New Chapel Street, Railway View, Bower Street and Marsden Street.

The order will come into force on Saturday, July 14.

Anyone requiring any more information can ring 01254 585932.