DRIVERS in Rawtenstall face diversions next week as part of St Mary's Way is closed for resurfacing work.

The A682 from its junction with C709 Bacup Road to its junction with the C705 Newchurch Road will be closed to northbound traffic from 7pm on Monday until 6am on Tuesday and the same time on Wednesday, and to southbound cars from 7pm on Tuesday to 6am on Wednesday and the same on Thursday.

Alternative routes are: Northbound Carriageway C709 Bacup Road U7508 Lord Street U7510 North Street U7507 Kay Street U7519 Bank Street C705 Newchurch Road.

Southbound carriageway - C705 Newchurch Road C705 Church Road C705 Turnpike Road B6238 Burnley Road East A681 Bacup Road A681 Bocholt Way.