The main route into Birdlip will shut at the end of the month for resurfacing.

Gloucestershire County Council says the B4070 from the A417 direction has reached the end of its life expectancy and requires resurfacing.

A road closure will be in place from Thursday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 5 between 9:30am and 3:30pm (excluding the weekend).

To help minimise disruption, the council will keep the road open during peak times.

For diversions: from the northern extent head north on the A417 and then head west signposted M5 at the Air Balloon roundabout.

At the junction with the A46 head south towards Stroud. Follow through Painswick and Pitchcombe to Stroud.

Remain on the A46 until a second roundabout in Stroud and take a left onto the B4070 and head north back to Birdlip and the southern extent of the closure.

The diversion is the same in reverse.

County councillor Vernon Smith, who oversees highways for Gloucestershire, said: “We know that investment and improvements on our roads is a priority for the people of Gloucestershire.

“This resurfacing work is part of a wider plan to keep the county moving with £150 million worth of investment into Gloucestershire’s roads.”

Nigel Robbins, a county councillor for Cirencester Beeches, said: “This is an important route into Birdlip village, so I’m delighted that the road will benefit from a complete refresh.

“I would like to thank road users for their patience while this vital work is carried out.”