AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place in Brighstone today (Monday) for works to be completed.

North Street has been closed from its junction with Main Road to its junction with Upper Lane for a distance of 62 metres.

The closure is necessary for Southern Water to carry out emergency works.

Diversions will affect Upper Lane and Main Road.

Diversion routes will be signed at the time of closure. Reasonable facilities will be provided to allow access to adjacent premises while the road is closed.

The road will remain closed for a maximum period of five days or until works are completed, whichever is sooner.