A GORNAL road has closed due to a gas leak.

Repair work is currently taking place in Ruskin Avenue, from its junction with Sandyfields Road for approximately 40m.

It is anticipated it will take until Monday (April 10) to complete.

Motorists will be diverted via Sandyfields Road, Longfellow Road and vice-versa.

Access to frontages will be maintained where safe to do so.