TWO National Highways road closures have been announced around the Cotswolds for the upcoming week.

They are both are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing holdups of between 10 and 30 minutes.

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that two closures are due to start this week:

• A417, from 8pm Tuesday, April 4 to 6am Thursday, April 6, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A417 northbound, Burford Road to Air Balloon from MP 27/4 to 46/5, Full road closure for Sign Replacement works.

• A417, from 8pm Tuesday, April 4 to 6am Thursday, April 6, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A417 southbound, Air Balloon to Burford Road from MP 46/5 to 28/0, Full road closure for Sign Replacement works.

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule.