THE pods which will form the new student accommodation building in Hereford have started to arrive on site.

More than 120 modular pods are being delivered to the site in Station Approach before March 13, with drivers warned of delays caused by the large loads.

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Six deliveries will be made week days between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

Councillor John Harrington, cabinet member for infrastructure and transport, said the council is pleased to see the work progressing, but said "it would be worth allowing a few extra minutes for your journey".

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Drivers have not reported any major disruption so far, with deliveries starting earlier this week.