A SLIP road on the A31 at Ringwood will be closed overnight to enable the repair of a damaged road surface.

The eastbound Poulner off-slip will close this evening overnight for essential repairs to the road surface by the Southampton Road roundabout opposite The Mount.

Damage includes several large potholes and cracks in the road.

Motorists will see a signed diversion via Picket Post to continue on the A31 to the Burley turn off and return on the westbound A31.

The slip road will reopen on Saturday morning.