GLOUCESTERSHIRE Highways has said that ‘delays are likely’ on a key road in Cirencester.

The department said that roadworks are taking place on the A429 Swindon Road in Cirencester, with one lane closed.

The work was described as ‘utility repair and maintenance works’.

According to Gloucestershire Highways, they will last until 11.59pm on Wednesday, November 20.

The department said that water and wastewater business Thames Water is responsible for this event.