A FOOTPATH in Whitwell has been closed this morning (Thursday) to allow for repair work.

The Niton and Whitwell Footpath 45, has been closed this morning to allow Southern and Scottish Electricity Network to make repairs to their service.

The footpath will be closed from its junction with St Catherines Road for a distance of 123 metres.

Diversions have been placed along St Catherines Road and Sandrock Road.