TOWNFIELD Lane in Barnton is to close for two weeks for sewer repair works.

The works are to be carried out by United Utilities Water from the side of Coopers Hair Centre to the junction with Lydyett Lane.

The road is due to be closed from Tuesday, September 6, and the work is anticipated to take 14 days to complete.

The alternative route for through traffic during the work will be via Lydyett Lane, Emmett Street, Grange Avenue, Meadow Drive, Beech Lane, Townfield Lane and vice versa.