Motorists warned of delays in Birmingham due to emergency gas works near cricket stadium
The road works will see four-way temporary lights due to emergency gas works.
Motorists driving near Edgbaston Cricket Stadium have been warned to expect delays over the next few days due to emergency roadworks.
West Midlands Roads put out a message on social media to inform that the works by Cadent Gas will be taking place at the junction of Russell Road and Edgbaston Road in Birmingham until August 12, with four-way temporary traffic lights in place.
A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: “At the Russell Road / Edgbaston Road junction, four-way temporary traffic lights are in place.
“These traffic signals are in place for emergency Cadent Gas roadworks until August 12.
“This will cause delays in all directions, which will be especially heavy on cricket days at Edgbaston.
“Please plan your journey ahead.”
Transport for West Midlands said a number of bus services would be delayed by the roadworks, saying: “The delays detailed on Russell Road / Edgbaston Road are impacting the following bus services: National Express West Midlands 1, 35 and 41.”