PEDESTRIANS will be unable to walk over Yarmouth Bridge next week during daylight hours while it is being repainted.

The bridge will be closed to all traffic for a week from Monday, until December 22, while Island Roads undertake the work.

However, weather dependent, Yarmouth Harbour, in partnership with Harold Hayles boatyard, will provide a free water taxi service between 8.15am and 4.15pm.

The designated pick up and drop off points will be at the harbour pontoons adjacent to the bridge and the pontoons owned by Harold Hayles boatyard.

There will also be pedestrian access overnight during 6pm and 8am.