AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place at Cornwall Road, Ventnor, today (Tuesday).

The closure will enable Scottish and Southern Electric to carry out emergency works.

The road closure affects Cornwall Road from its junction with Newport Road for a distance of four metres.

The diversion will affect York Road, Gloucester Road and Cornwall Road.

The road closure will be in place for 21 days, or until works have been completed, whichever is sooner.