A MAJOR scheme to repair the drains between Exford and Simonsbath is planned to take place next week.

The drains on the B3223 at Exford have deteriorated a lot recently and are now in need of repair.

Due to deep excavations in the road, it will be a 24/7 road closure expected to take three weeks from Monday (October 21) to Friday November 15.

The livestock market at Wheddon Cross will operate as usual.

For more details, see this week’s Free Press.