Drivers have been warned to "leave extra time" as a road closure is scheduled around a major south Essex roundabout.

Benfleet Road in Hadleigh is set to close from its junction with London Road for a distance of about 95m in a southerly direction. 

Tell The Councillors warned drivers on Facebook: "A date for your diary: upcoming closure of Vic House roundabout, Hadleigh area.

"There will be a road closure around Vic House roundabout on 22 January between 8am-4pm while BT conduct overhead structure works."

The closure will be in place during the morning rush hour on January 22 until 4pm, before the evening rush hour.

The closure is required  while overhead structure works are carried out by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via London Road, Kiln Road, Bread And Cheese Hill, High Road, Essex Way, Benfleet Road and vice versa.

Essex County Council have assured residents access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.