A STRETCH of road in Panfield will be shut off whilst a gas connection is installed.

Kynaston Road will be closed from Monday for at least four days whilst the work is completed.

The stretch of the road approximately 870meters southwest of the junction with the B1053 for a distance of 870 meters.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and the workforce whilst work is completed.

An alternative route will be via Kynaston Road, Church End, B1053 and Shalford Green whilst works are ongoing.

Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

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