AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Newport due to ongoing repairs.

Laundry Lane has been closed for a maximum of five days from this morning (Thursday) while work is carried out by Southern Water.

It has been closed from its junction with Bedford Row to its junction with Trafalgar Road for a distance of 81 metres.

The diversion will affect Carisbrooke Road and Trafalgar Road.

Island Roads has stated that diversions will be signed at the time of closure. Reasonable facilities will be provided to allow access to adjacent premises while the road is closed.