A STRETCH of one of North Yorkshire’s busiest roads will be closed overnight next week to allow a new bridge to be built.

The closures will affect the A1 in both directions between Leeming and Dishforth from 8pm on Saturday, August 13, to 9am on Sunday, August 14, as the bridge is constructed near Sinderby.

Diversions will be put in place during the work.

Information to help motorists plan journeys can be found at highways.gov.uk/traffic or by phoning the Highways Agency information line on 0300 123 5000.