HIGHWAY chiefs have issued a 27-day road closure for a busy main road in Wall Heath.

Swindon Road between Kidderminster Road and the eastern boundary of 27 Meadfoot Drive will be closed from Monday, October 11 until Sunday, November 7.

The purpose of the closure is to facilitate water mains replacement works.

The alternative route for vehicular traffic will be via Kidderminster Road, Lodge Lane, Swindon Road, and vice versa.

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