AN Alvechurch street has had to be closed due to ongoing gas pipe repairs.

Local gas network Cadent is advising motorists to avoid Swan Street in the village.

A spokesman from Cadent apologised for the inconvenience.

They said: "To keep staff and road-users safe we need to close the road while we do the work.

"It is not known how long the work will take but every effort will be made to complete it as soon as possible. We will keep people posted."

Access will be maintained to homes and businesses but traffic that normally uses Swan Street as a through route should follow the signed diversion via Redditch Road, A4441 Alvechurch Bypass, B4120, Birmingham Road and Red Lion Street.