THE A127 will be closed in both directions at Rayleigh Weir for three nights.

A public notice has been issued referring to closure, which is due to begin next Wednesday, February 15.

The closure will take in both the eastbound and westbound carriageway.

The eastbound closure will begin at the A129 off slip at Rayleigh Weir for 680m. The westbound closure will begin at the same point and run for 855m.

A diversion will be put in place in both directions taking in the A129 eastbound, around Rayleigh Weir roundabout onto Rayleigh Weir Slip Road From A129 to the A127. The closure is in place for pump maintenance.