UPTON Bridge will be closed to traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 14 and 15.

The restriction applies to the A4104, from its junction with the B4211 to the UC61239 East Waterside. Traffic will be diverted through Powick and Kempsey. The road is being closed so Worcestershire County Council can carry out essential work on the bridge.

Highways Partnership manager Mike Davis said the footpath across the bridge would remain open, but warned the closure dates could be changed in the event of adverse weather.