Residents told to plan for six-week road closure
The B3108 Lower Stoke in Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, will be closed from 06:00 BST on Monday for Network Rail to carry out essential repairs to the railway bridge over the road. The work is due to be completed by 18:00 on 31 August.
Wiltshire Council said diversions would be in place and pedestrian access under the bridge would continue, but overnight closures might be introduced.
Councillor Martin Smith, cabinet member for highways, said: "We understand this closure will cause disruption, but these works are vital for public safety and the continued operation of the railway."
The council will monitor the impact the closure has on traffic, particularly in the surrounding villages.
The authority will take "appropriate action" to mitigate any major issues, Mr Smith added.
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The closure will also affect the D1 FirstBus service.
Throughout the works, the service will take a more direct route between Bradford on Avon and Bath via Sally-in-the-Woods.
A free shuttle bus, operated by Beeline, will transport passengers travelling to and from Bradford on Avon.
It will run between the town and Winsley Village during daytime hours from Monday to Sunday.
Passengers travelling to Bath from Winsley can take the shuttle to Bradford on Avon before changing to the D1 or D1x at Christ Church.
Those heading to Trowbridge can change at the Bradford on Avon Town Bridge.
The D1 will continue to serve Winsley village and Winsley Road during the evening from 18:05 and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
However, the diversion route will take longer, so passengers are warned there may be some delays to their journey.
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