DRIVERS should be prepared for diversions in Hatherleigh next month, to allow South West Water to carry out mains rehabilitation work in the town.

Initially, Park Road will be affected, when a 50-metre stretch from the junction with Market Street will be closed to through traffic on Monday September 6, for approximately three days, five days maximum.

On Thursday September 9, Bridge Street and Market Street will be closed to through traffic between the junctions with South Street and Park Road. The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks.

Access to properties will be maintained as far as possible ? any problems should be reported to the local service office on 01837 52773.