DRIVERS are being warned of a road closure due to roadworks.

Dell Road, Grays will be temporarily closed to northbound traffic to allow for the construction of sewers, a new footway and road widening.

The section of the road affected begins at the junction of Russell Road for approximately 140 metres.

The works will be taking place from Monday October 31 until Monday January 6 2017. Residents will still have access to their properties at all times.

A diversion via Ward Avenue and Hathaway Road will be in place during the closure.

Thurrock Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while these essential works are completed.

For more information on road closures in the borough, visit thurrock.gov.uk/roads.