A GORNAL road has been closed to traffic while repairs to fix a water leak are carried out.

Highways chiefs have issued an urgent road closure order for Musk Lane, Gornal, which has been closed to traffic between Musk Lane West and Orchard Grove while work is carried out to repair leaking pipework.

Traffic will be diverted via Barr Street, Bird Street, Brook Street and vice versa.

Access to frontages will be maintained where safe.

The closure is expected to be in place until October 21.