MOTORISTS should expect traffic in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday) as Staplers Road has been closed in both directions.
Island Roads has shut the road due to a possible blocked or collapsed sewer main.
The road is closed between School Land and Furrlongs.
Southern Vectis has said its Route 9 buses will divert down Furrlongs.
It will be unable to service Polars or Broadlands House.
UPDATE 07:30 Wednesday
Staplers Road is still closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday).
Southern Vectis is redirecting its Route 9 buses via Furrlongs.
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