An immediate road closure alert has been issued for emergency works.

Oxfordshire County Council has closed Burwell Drive in Witney for emergency main clamp repairs to pipes.

The closure notice came into force on Saturday, October 12 and the anticipated completion date for the works is Wednesday, October 16.

Emergency notices cover a maximum of 21 consecutive days.

The council has stated that limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for frontages within the closed section of road, subject to the progress of the works.

The suggested alternative route for drivers is through Burwell Drive, A4095, A415, Burwell Drive and vice versa.