A MAJOR road in Knutsford will remain closed during the day until Monday March 31.

The A50 Toft Road, from A50 Holmes Chapel to Goughs Lane, is currently closed between the hours of 9am and 3.30pm.

The road closure was put in place yesterday, March 27, and is expected to be in operation for the next four days. 

The closure is to enable Cheshire East Highways to carry out carriageway surface dressing patching.

Motorists are advised to take alternative diversion route via A50 Holmes Chapel Road, A537 Adams Hill/ Chelford Road, A535 Holmes Chapel Road, A50 Knutsford Road and vice versa. 

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.