A short section of Milford Road, South Milford, underneath the railway bridge next to the station, will be closed from 6pm today to allow essential gas repairs to take place.

The closure will last until approximately 1pm tomorrow.

There will be a short diversion route, via the A162, for traffic approaching from the north and south.

The railway station will remain accessible to pedestrians.

A spokesperson from Northern Gas Networks said: “Our apologies to motorists for any inconvenience while we carry out this essential repair.”