A Tipton road is to become one-way for six days to make way for National Grid works.

West Midlands Roads has warned of expected delays to regular travel as a road in Sandwell is to become one-way for a six-day period.

The roads administrator warned that from today the A4037 Dudley Road, Tipton, will become one-way towards the junction with Birmingham New Street due to essential works by National Grid.

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The lane will be closed from October 20 to October 26, with West Midlands Roads warning to 'expect delays' and to 'plan ahead'.

On X, West Midlands Roads said: "A4037 Dudley Road, Tipton Road closed one-way towards the junction with Birmingham New Road due to essential works by National Grid.

"Closed 20th October - 26th October. Plan ahead, expect delays to your journey."