COLCHESTER Zoo has warned of possible traffic as roadworks are set to start next week.

Maldon Road improvement works outside the zoo's main entrance have been scheduled by Essex Highways to begin on Monday, January 21.

The zoo said: "We expect this work may cause some delays on entering Colchester Zoo, in particular on weekends, so please bear this in mind when planning your journey to the zoo.

"The work taking place is to create a right hand turning into the zoo to assist with traffic flow following the increase in local traffic.

"For more information on the work taking place please visit the Essex Highways website or contact them directly."

The work is due to take five weeks to complete.