A ROAD in Norton has closed to traffic while repairs are carried out to a water pipe.

An emergency closure notice has been issued for Lea Vale Road today (Tuesday May 28).

The road is expected to remain closed until Friday (May 31). 

A spokesman for Dudley Council said: "The extent of the restriction will be from the junction of Gainsborough Hill to the junction of Albemarle Road.

"The restriction is required to safely facilitate a water pipe repair."

The diversion is via Stanley Road , Norton Road , Beech Road and vice versa.