A ROAD in a Herefordshire village is set to close for more than a month for gas main works.

Herefordshire Council said Old Church Road in Colwall, near Ledbury, would be closed for 33 days from Monday, May 8.

In a public notice, the council said the road would be shut from Stone Drive towards the B4218 in the village.

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The diversion will be via Walwyn Road and Mill Lane, and vice versa, the council said.

It said the closure was needed due to the gas main works and the likelihood of danger to the public while the works are taking place.

Gas company Cadent are responsible for the works.