THE Isle of Wight's Middle Road has been closed this afternoon (Wednesday, January 4) to allow for emergency Southern Water repairs.

Calbourne Road from its junction with Pump Lane to its junction with Rowridge Lane has been closed, for a distance of 2,180m. 

A team of engineers are on site carrying out repairs to a burst water main.

Residents in the area may be experiencing no water or low water pressure.

Southern Vectis route seven has been affected by the road closure and will divert via Gunville, Forest Road and Elm Lane when travelling between Newport and Calbourne. 

School bus routes may also be affected.

A statement on the Southern Water website says: "Your water supply should return to normal within three hours. 

"You may notice some discolouration or low pressure at first; this is completely normal when there’s been a disruption to the supply and is only temporary. 

"Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused."