A WATER pipe has burst on the main Newport to Cowes road.

There is slow moving traffic around the area of the Stag Inn traffic lights, tailed back each way to Northwood Garage and St Mary's Hospital roundabout.

Southern Vectis has warned of delays on its bus route 1.

More to follow.

UPDATE 4pm: The road is very congested and traffic is backed up in Cowes, beyond Northwood Garage.

Southern Vectis has advised the Route 1 is running 15 minutes late.