WINCHESTER Criterium Cycle Race, due to commence August 11, may cause disruption for local traffic.

The race, which will take place around Winchester High Street and The Square in the late afternoon and early evening, will result in the Broadway being closed off completely between 8am and 9pm.

Road closures will also include St Thomas Street, Symonds Street, The Square, Market Lane, Market Street, Little Minster Street, Kings Head Yard and the High Street from noon to 9pm.

Drivers have been requested to use car parks located around the city as parking around the Square and Market Lane will be suspended for the whole day. Delivery drivers will also be affected by the changes and all vehicles must be removed from these car parks by 11am before the race is due to start.