A STRETCH of Whitchurch Road is due to be closed to through traffic next week, to allow road resurfacing work to take place.

The road will be closed from the Anderton Lane junction to Grenofen from Monday October 18, for five days.

The alternative route will be Anderton Lane and the main A386.

Access to properties will be maintained as far as possible during the closure.

Any problems should be reported to the local service office at 01837 52773.