ONE of the Ribble Valley's main routes will be closed until the end of the month.

Lancashire County Council is advising motorists of the temporary closure of the C571 Sawley Road, Grindleton, Ribble Valley from Spring Villa to the Grindleton Arms -- a distance of 220 metres.

An alternative route for traffic is available via C571 Sawley Road, C590 Sawley Bridge Lane, C590 Sawley Road, A59 Gisburn Road, C580 Sawley Road and C581 Ribble Lane and vice versa.

Access to properties will be available at all times and the emergency services have been informed.

The closure is necessary to allow improvement works to be carried out.

The closure started yesterday and will last until March 22 between 9am and 3.30pm each day.