A bridge leading to the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester is closed off.

The entrance to Abbey House, from The Broadway, has two red barriers blocking it to the public.

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The closed off area is a small bridge leading to the front door.

The building is the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester Cllr Angela Clear. The mayor doesn't live there, but it does host events.

A Winchester City Council spokesman confirmed it is due to the wood being repaired on the bridge over the river.