QUEUING traffic through Barnton village, backing as far as Little Leigh, are affecting drivers due to a road closure which took effect from today.

The A49 Warrington Road (from A533 Runcorn Road to Willow Green Lane) will be closed for a maximum of five days to enable Gripfibre works to be carried out by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead of travelling as the full length of the diversion is thought to add around 30 minutes onto a journey.

For the latest traffic and travel updates, go to northwichguardian.co.uk/li/traffic_and_travel.in.Northwich/