'Plan ahead' as lane closures reported for Sandwell road due to gas works

Weekend lane closures are in place on a Sandwell road to make way for gas works.

West Midlands Roads has warned to 'plan ahead' following planned gas works in Bearwood.

The works will see lane closures and two-way traffic lights installed on Hagley Road, Bearwood, near its junction with Sandon Road.

The works are scheduled to take place until January 20, with the roads authority warning to 'expect delays' to journeys, especially at peak times.

A West Midlands Roads spokesperson said: "A456 Hagley Road, near Sandon Road junction, Bearwood.

"Scheduled until January 20.

"Emergency roadworks by Cadent Gas means that there are lane closures and two-way traffic signals.

"Expect delays to your journey, especially during peak times."

Delays are expected until January 20.