A town centre road will be closed to all traffic for ten days.

The Carfax in Horsham town centre will be shut all day and night between February 29 and March 10 for essential road repairs.

The work was due to have been completed last month but wet and windy weather meant it had to be postponed.

The carriageway surface at The Carfax has become very uneven in parts due to lorries driving down it.

A West Sussex County Council spokeswoman said: “The closure to traffic is required to ensure the safety of both the public and workforce and to allow the materials to set/harden.

“Pedestrian access will be maintained and shops and businesses will be able to open as normal.

“We have been liaising with businesses to ensure deliveries can still take place, although timings will be dependent on the progress of the works.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to complete the works as soon as reasonably practical.”

The worst affected areas will be repaired in that time, over the ten days, subject to unforeseen factors, such as more bad weather.