HIGHWAYS chiefs have closed Hampton Street in Netherton due to a gas leak.

The street will be closed from today (Wednesday October 9) until Monday October 14, while repairs are carried out.

The closure will be from the junction of Hill Street to 40 Hampton Street, with a diversion route in place along Hill Street, Church Road, Bell Road and vice versa.

Dudley highways chiefs have ordered the closure to enable workers to safely fix a gas leak.