Delays are expected for the next five weeks as a major Sidmouth artery road closes for drainage and resurfacing works.

Temple Street will be shut from Ascerton Road through to Sid Park Road from Monday (January 18) until February 29.

The work will involve reconstructing and resurfacing the road and footway, as well as replacing old brick gullies, installing new pipes and connections and an upgrade to gulley covers and frames.

Traffic will be diverted via All Saints Road, Station Road and the A3052.