MOTORISTS are being advised of road closures at Windle Island over the next two weekends as Scottish Power carry out works.

Tailbacks are expected on the Rainford By-pass and the East Lancashire Road as cable diversion work takes place.

From 7am on Saturday, November 11 to 7pm on Sunday, November 12 the East Lancs will be closed westbound from Windle Island to Houghtons Lane.

The following weekend from 7am on Saturday, November 18 to 7pm on Sunday, November 19 2017, the East Lancs Road will be closed eastbound from Windle Island to City Road. A series of traffic management measures will be installed on the A580 and A570.

All properties and businesses will remain accessible during these works, say St Helens Council.

The work is part of the Windle Island Junction Improvement Scheme; a major improvement programme which will see improved safety, smoother traffic flow, and better access in and out of St Helens.