A KINGSWINFORD street has been closed to traffic due to an emergency road closure that has been ordered as a result of a water leak.

Highways chiefs have closed Barnett Green from today (Tuesday August 13) until Thursday August 15 from outside number 4 to the Junction of Fairlawn Drive.

Traffic is being diverted via: Barnett Lane, Glynne Avenue, Stream Road and vice versa.

The restriction has been ordered by Dudley Council’s highways department to enable workers to safely stop a leak.