A BENFLEET road is set to be closed for two days to carry out essential maintenance.

Essex County Council will be shutting Cumberland Avenue on December 5 to December 6.

This is due to patching in potholes on the road.

A diversion route in place will be the B1006, South View Road and Oakfield Road.

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A Castle Point Council spokesman said: “There will be a road closure on Cumberland Avenue, due to commence on December 5, 2023, for 2 days.

“The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Essex County Council undertakes carriageway patching.”