A ROAD closure will take place on the Dearne Valley Parkway this weekend to allow essential bridge works to take place.

Essential bridge works will take place on the River Dearne bridge on the Dearne Valley Parkway, between Broomhill and Cathill roundabouts, tomorrow and Sunday.

The work on the River Dearne Bridge will begin at 5am tomorrow (Saturday) and will last until approximately 5am on Monday (October 14).

A road closure will be in place between Broomhill and Cathill roundabouts during these times to allow work to take place. Signed diversion routes will be in place.