ADVANCE warning - the A3 Hindhead Tunnel will be closed in both directions from 9pm to 9am on Saturday, April 28 for "essential maintenance”.

Diversions will be in place northbound and southbound and motorists are advised to add “an extra 45 minutes” to their journeys.

A Highways England spokesman said: “To conform to current traffic management standards and to ensure a safe working environment, we are unable to use contraflow for these works.

“Southbound, a clearly signed diversion route will be in place via A31, Hogs Back to Longmoor, A325.

“Northbound, a clearly signed diversion route will be place via A325, Longmoor to the Hogs Back, A31.

“Please allow an extra 45 minutes for your journey. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”