OVERNIGHT road closures will be in place while final resurfacing works are carried out at Thinford roundabout.

The A688 will be closed to east and westbound traffic between the roundabout and Metal Bridge from Thursday, March 30, to April 1.

The closures, which will be in place between 7pm and 6am each day, will enable Durham County Council to carry out the final stages of the 12-week scheme, which is currently on track to be completed one week ahead of schedule.

A sign-posted diversion will be in place, taking motorists via the A167 to Rushyford, the A689 to the Sands Hall roundabout at Sedgefield and then the A177 to Tursdale and vice versa.

Businesses remain open with parking available in the layby to the east of the southbound carriageway approaching the roundabout.