TWO roads will be partly closed for nearly a month while sewerage works are carried out at a new development.

The south-western part of Slough Lane and the south-eastern part of Watery Lane in Upton will be closed while Mackoy Limited carry out foul sewer works related to the development of new homes off Policeman's Lane.

The roads will be shut from Monday, June 19, and are expected to re-open by Sunday, July 16.

A diversion route will be signed via Watery Lane and Slough Lane.

Developers Wyatt Homes have been building 70 new homes in the area, with the first group of properties already completed.

The development, known as Frenches Green, comprises of one, two, and three bedroom apartments plus family homes ranging from two to five bedrooms.