STAPLERS Road will be closed again tonight (Saturday) due to ongoing reoadworks.

It will be closed between 6pm and 6am tomorrow (Sunday) morning.

The Newport road was also closed last night for resurfacing following mains replacement works by Southern Water.

Diversions have been placed along Snooks Hill, Coppins Bridge, St Georges Way, East Street, Medina Way and Fairlee Road.

Southern Vectis said: "Work will continue on Staplers Road this evening. The road will close from 6.00pm until 6.00am on Sunday, 17 November.

"Route 9 via Staplers will divert via Furrlongs in both directions and not serve Broadlands House or Polars."

UPDATE SUNDAY: Staplers Road will be closed again tonight, from 6pm, as resurfacing work continues. Buses will again be unable to serve Broadlands House or Polars.

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