Portions of Middle Road will be temporarily closed to traffic over the next week because of paving.

The town of Chilmark said paving is scheduled on Middle Road between Beetlebung Corner and Carey Rise from Tuesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 21 and again on May 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting.

Local traffic will not be allowed to drive on freshly-laid bituminous concrete and will be directed away from the paving operation. It is possible that particular driveways or subdivision roads will be obstructed for up to two hours.

The town advises residents to expect delays and plan travel accordingly.