A ROAD in Harwich will be temporarily closed for patching works.

Essex County Council Highways will be carrying out patching works in Wellington Road to repair the road surface, which involves filling up a pothole.

The road will be closed for five days from its junction with Outpart Eastward to junction with Church Street from Thursday, July 9 until Monday, July 13.

An alternative route is available via Wellington Road, Kings Quay Street, The Quay, Church Street and vice versa.