A road in Greetham will be closed for roadworks next week, resulting in a large diversion.

The road closure, originally scheduled for April, was postponed, and will now take place in May.

Works will be going on from Church Lane to Little Lane on Greetham's Main Street.

It is anticipated that the drainage works will take 12 days, beginning on 16 May and completing on 27 May.

During the closure, a diversion will be in place.

The proposed route is as follows, but is liable to change:

1. Stretton Road
2. Hooby Lane Roundabout
3. Hooby Lane
4. Stretton Roundabout
5. A1 Great North Road
6. A606 Empingham Road
7. Stamford Road
8. Audit Hall Road
9. Whitwell Road
10. Oakham Road
11. Barnsdale Hill
12. Stamford Road Roundabout
13. Burley Park Way
14. Burley Road
15. Cottesmore Road
16. Main Street
17. Toll Bar
18. Greetham Road

The diversion will take road users past Rutland Water. Image credit: One Network screenshot.

The closure will impact The Plough, a popular restaurant, bar and entertainment venue at the heart of the village.

The team shared their reduced opening hours on their Facebook page:

Image credit: The Plough, Greetham.

Check back for updates on the anticipated closure.