The Millford Road footbridge in Sidmouth will be closed next Wednesday, January 20.

Sidmouth councillor Stuart Hughes, who's also the county council's cabinet member for highways, said the one-day closure is needed so that part of the bridge's timber structure can be inspected.

The decking will be lifted to allow the inspection to take place.

Cllr Hughes said a diversion will be signposted by Devon County Highways.