Improvement works to begin at Golden Nook Canal Bridge, Huxley

Permanent traffic lights are to be installed at Golden Nook Canal Bridge, Long Lane, Huxley.

To allow the works to be carried out, Long Lane will be closed at the bridge from Monday 5 June for approximately five weeks.

The signed diversion route will be via Quarry Lane, the A41, Chester Road, Gatesheath Lane and Red Lane.

Sally Boddy, regional engineer with the Canal and River Trust, added: "This historic canal bridge is regularly damaged by vehicle strikes due to the amount of two-way traffic travelling over it. We are delighted the new traffic light system will reduce traffic flow to one direction at a time. This should greatly reduce the risk of accidents and improve public safety."