AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Shanklin due to a sunken stop top.

Palmerston Road remains closed this morning (Tuesday) while repairs are carried out.

It has been closed from High Street for a distance of 18 metres.

Island Roads has stated that diversions will be signed at the time of closure.

A spokesperson for Island Roads said: "The closure will take place from 8.00am on November 12, for a maximum period of five days or until the works are complete, whichever is sooner."