A ROAD has been closed today following land slippage.

The back road between Binchester and Bishop Auckland was closed this afternoon due to the damage caused to The Batts.

A notice on Durham County Council's website said the route, which runs past Binchester Roman Fort and behind Eleven Arches' Kynren site, will remain shut at the weekend.

Work to repair and reopen the unclassified road is expected to begin on Monday.