A WINCHESTER road bridge currently closed to traffic will also be shut to pedestrians and cyclists this weekend.
Tunbridge at Garnier Road, St Cross, has been shut to vehicles to allow for its rebuilding.
But all access has been removed for the Pedal Paddle Pace sporting event which is due to take place tomorrow morning.
READ MORE HERE: Road bridge at Garnier Road, St Cross, to be closed for nine months
It will be reopened to pedestrians and bikes on Monday, July 10.
Hampshire Highways explained the reason: "This is due to expected higher numbers of people in the area over the weekend due to the Winchester Pedal, Paddle, Pace Race."
Update – Tunbridge replacement work, Garnier Road #Winchester - Tunbridge will be closed to walkers and cyclists and remain closed until Monday (10 July). This is due to expected higher numbers of people in the area over the weekend due to the Winchester Pedal, Paddle, Pace Race pic.twitter.com/K8DiT1bhIZ
— Hampshire County Council (@hantsconnect) July 7, 2023
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