Drivers face long diversions as two of the area’s key roads are closed later this week.

The B4022 at Finstock railway bridge will be shut between February 19 and 27, forcing Witney to Charlbury drivers along country lanes or via Woodstock.

The road will be shut so Oxfordshire County Council and Network Rail can install safety barriers.

After February 27, work at the bridge will continue for another week and a single lane of traffic will be open, controlled by temporary traffic lights.

Meanwhile, the A415 at Newbridge will also be closed between February 19 and 27. The county council will use the time to complete resurfacing and repair work at the bridge. Light traffic will be diverted via Bampton and Buckland, while heavy goods vehicles will be sent via the A420, A34 and A40.