TWO roads in Hereford will close today (September 16), with the council saying delays will be likely.

Herefordshire Council has said that Mortimer Road and Perseverance Road in Hereford will be closed for resurfacing and installation works of new kerbs and double yellow lines.

The council says that delays are likely in the Holmer area. A diversion has been signposted taking drivers around the retail park.

The council has said that the closure is scheduled to begin tonight at 8pm for two nights.

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A letter from Balfour Beatty previously said the roads would be closed from 9am to 5pm from today until Friday (September 20). The letter said: "Please arrange any deliveries expected in larger vehicles for outside closure hours.

"Small vehicles will be able to access the trading estate however larger vehicles will be unable to do so.

"We will be allowing access through our closure for larger vehicles where safe and possible to do so however there may be times where there is a delay due to conditions on site. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

"The programme of work may change in certain circumstances, such as bad weather. Changes will be highlighted on the advance warning signs at the roadworks."