A section of a busy North East road will be closed for two weeks for improvement works.

The works, taking place on the southern end of Norton high street, Stockton, saw the road close on Tuesday (April 2) – with the closure remaining in place until April 15.

The closure will be between Canteen & Cocktails and the new junction.

This comes after works began on February 26 to transform the road into a one-way system.

Speaking at the time of the announcement, Councillor Nigel Cooke said: "People want to be a part of Norton and its success but with that comes improvements that need to be made to give everyone the best experience in the town.

"We're following up from the wonderful additions to the duck pond and delivering another positive benefit to Norton for its residents, businesses and visitors.

"These plans are the next step in the journey for futureproofing Norton and ensuring it is fit for purpose for future generations and I am looking forward to seeing the finished result."

Norton High Street can be accessed as normal, via the Norton Road roundabout and South Road.

Final surfacing works for the project will take place in the summer.

Steven Garrigan, Divisional Director at Esh Construction, said: "We are delighted to be bringing our expertise to this project which will play an important role in improving Norton High Street for residents, businesses and visitors.

"Combined with the Stockton Waterfront project that we are also delivering, it is an exciting time as a North East contractor to be involved in the transformation programme underway across the borough."