THE FLINTSHIRE Bridge will be closed for five days next month for essential works.

Flintshire Council has said the bridge over the Dee Estuary in Connah's Quay will be closed to traffic, in both directions, between the hours of 8am and 6pm for five days. 

The closure will begin on Monday, June 5 and end on Friday, June 9. 

A548 westbound traffic will be diverted at the Phase 4 Roundabout Deeside Industrial Park, and eastbound traffic from the Kelsterton Road on-slip. 

Alternative routes will be clearly signed during the closure period, the council said. 

The council is urging motorists to plan journeys in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.