HIGHWAYS chiefs have issued a temporary closure order for Racecourse Lane in Norton so works to clear vegetation can take place safely.

The lane will be temporarily closed to traffic on Wednesday May 12, from 8am until 6pm, between Fairways Avenue and Ounty John Lane.

Traffic will be diverted via Racecourse Lane, Worcester Lane, Hagley Lane, Heath Lane, Worcester Street, Norton Road, Racecourse Lane, and vice versa.

Access to frontages and for emergency services will be maintained where safe.