Sewer investigations have forced the closure of a main road through an Oxfordshire village.

Thames Water has apologised after the closure of the B480 became necessary due to the need to carry out an emergency sewer investigation.

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The road runs through Cuxham and a definitive date for the completion of the investigations has not been given.

Thames Water said work was expected to be finished by later this week and a road diversion would remain in place in the meantime.

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A spokeswoman for the company said: "We will always look to take a collaborative approach with the local authority to planned improvement and urgent repair work, to minimise disruption to residents, businesses and motorists and we apologise for any disruption during this time."