A popular A-road between Malmesbury and Swindon will temporarily close next month due to roadworks.

The B4042 will close from its junction with Sir Bernard Lovell Road to its junction with The Hill.

It will be closed to enable Eurovia to carry out carriageway resurfacing, road marking adjustment of ironworks and surface dressing.

The order which previously came into operation on November 27 will now recommence on December 13, between the hours of 7am and 6pm until December 16.

An official diversion route has been created for drivers via the A429, B4040, B4696, the B4042 unaffected length and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.