A TREE has fallen across the busy St Georges Way in Newport this morning (Thursday).

Island Roads has closed the road between Asda and the roundabout near Matalan.

A diversion is in place, but traffic is building, so motorists are advised to avoid the area.

More to follow.

Update 10.30pm: Southern Vectis: There are significant delays on the 38 and 39 because of a road closure. Additional diverted traffic along Medina Way is causing delays of 10mins to 15mins to these buses.