A FREE temporary bus service is on offer during building works.

The Stagecoach number 60 bus usually picks up residents in the Salters Lane area of Stockton, on the estate road.

However, due to new house building by Wimpey, this is not possible while drainage works are carried out.

A temporary route, from Monday until December 23 will be in place between the estate and Stockton High Street.

The temporary 960 shuttle bus service will be provided by Stockton Borough Council to assist residents between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Saturday.

People living in the area were informed by letter about the temporary arrangements.

Councillor Bob Cook, Stockton council's member for development and regeneration, said: "We are happy to provide the temporary service to residents to ensure they are able to go about their daily business without too much disruption, and we apologise for any inconvenience."