A CAR park in Dedham will be closed for two months while major bridge works are carried out.

Colchester Council’s Mill Pond car park in Dedham is now closed until the December 4 so it can be used as a compound by Suffolk County Council for major bridge works.

Colchester Council said the car park closure is to support the county council’s essential major bridge maintenance on the nearby B1029 Dedham Road bridge.

Mill Pond car park is the most suitable location as it has direct access to the bridge and water course.

Shoppers, visitors and workers in Dedham can still park at the nearby Mill Lane car park.

Mike Lilley, Colchester councillor for communities and public safety, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

“However, Suffolk County Council needs to complete these essential bridge works and using the car park as a compound is the best solution.

“We would encourage motorists to park legally and considerately and make use of the nearby and much larger Mill Lane car park, which will remain open throughout this period.

“Due to coronavirus, we are also encouraging motorists to make contactless payments in all our car parks where possible.”

Information on parking in Dedham can be found at www.colchester.gov.uk/parking