A MAJOR Winchester car park is closed today for essential maintenance.

The Brooks car park, which is located at the Brooks Shopping Centre will be closed after 1pm.

The work will be carried out on the exit ramp at the car park.

A statement on the Winchester City Council website states: “This site will be closed for essential maintenance from 1pm on Thursday 5th May.

“Access to the site will not be possible after this time. It is hoped that the car park will be open for business as usual the following day.

“Any cars left on site will still have the maximum 4hr stay available to them, so long as all vehicles have vacated by no later than 5pm.

“The works are to be carried out on the exit ramp and it is essential that this area remains accessible while repairs/maintenance are being completed.”