Network Rail has announced it is to carry out extensive refurbishment work on Portway railway bridge which will affect trains to Frome, Somerset.

Work on the bridge, which is located just north of Frome Station, means no trains will call at Frome on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November.

Over the first weekend in November, buses replace trains between Westbury and Frome. Trains from London Paddington towards Taunton and from Bristol Temple Meads towards Weymouth will use an alternative route and not stop at Frome.

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The bridge, built in the 1970s, is being strengthened to support the more frequent and faster trains that now run over it than when the bridge was opened.

To allow the work to take place, the A362 under the bridge is completely closed to all traffic until Monday 24 November. A diversion is clearly signposted however a pedestrian walkway is still available under bridge.

Frome Independent Market takes place on Sunday 2 November. Those attending are advised to allow more time for their journey and, if driving, follow the signed diversion.