WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has given a date for when one of Worcester's busiest roads may reopen.

Severn Trent has been working to fix a burst water main on Barbourne Road since Wednesday (June 21) -  a complex job that has caused traffic chaos within the city.

The council have now revealed that work is finally coming to an end, and the road is expected to be open on Friday.

Kerb work is set to continue tomorrow, and resurfacing will start on either Wednesday or Thursday.

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The county council has confirmed this will then leave the road markings to be replaced, which should be done by Friday morning. 

A spokesperson for Worcestershire Highways said: "Road repairs are ongoing at A38 Barbourne Road, Worcester.

"Kerbing work will continue tomorrow, with resurfacing on Wednesday and Thursday.

"The road will likely reopen on Friday morning after the road markings are replaced.

"Footways remain open."