ABBOTT Brow, Mellor, is to be temporarily closed from Monday from its junction with the A59 Longsight Road to the junction with Mellor Lane.

The alternative route for traffic is via Mellor Lane, Mellor Brow, Myerscough Smithy Lane, A59 Mellor Brook bypass, and Longsight Road.

Access to properties will be available at all times.

The closure for road resurfacing work will last until 4pm on December 17, unless completed earlier.