The Nadi River Bridge on the old back road will be temporarily closed for two nights, starting this evening.

The temporary closure will allow contractor -Higgins to carry out concrete repair work to the deck of the bridge.

The closure is for a period of eight and a half hours with work beginning at 8:30pm.

The bridge will re-open for normal use at 5:00am.

Motorists are being advised to use alternative routes during the period of closure.