MOTORISTS in Malton town centre are being warned about disruption to the local traffic system while roadworks are being carried out.

Surfacing work will be carried out in Wheelgate and Yorkgate and temporary traffic lights will be in operation.

Other contractors are removing the temporary concrete barriers and completing the surfacing over Railway Street Bridge. The bridge will be closed while the work is carried out and an alternative route will be signed.

The road closures are scheduled on Railway Street for Saturday, October 14, from 12.30am to 8am, and Sunday, October 15, from 8am to 9pm.

If the work is held up by poor weather it will take place on the following weekends, starting either Saturday October 21 or October 28.

Railway Street Bridge will remain open for pedestrians.