MOTORISTS are bracing themselves for delays through Ferndown, as major water works are scheduled to start on Ringwood Road on Monday.

Bournemouth Water will be extending an existing water main to install a connection to a new housing development.

The work is expected to last two weeks, taking place from 7.30am to 8pm seven-days-a-week.

A spokesman for Bournemouth Water said: "Two-way traffic lights will be in constant operation for the duration of the work to ensure minimal disruption."