A MAJOR county road has been reduced to one lane.

The A449, near the turn for Hadley, has a lane closed as a safety precaution while work is being carried out.

The work is for carriageway resurfacing, including lining, cats eye and HFS replacement

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This is taking place between Hawford Lock Lane to the Hadley turn and the work is being carried out by Worcestershire County Council.

Between the hours of 6.30am to 8pm, the lane closure is in place. According to one.network, work in the area is expected to last until Sunday, July 30.