A BUSY road has been closed while emergency works are carried out.

Hurn Road is closed between Matchams Close and Matchams Park Stadium.

South West Water is carrying out emergency works to repair a mains leak.

Bournemouth Water said: “We have been working on Hurn Road (B3073) in Bournemouth to repair a damaged water main.

"We have successfully repaired one section of the pipe and we will shortly be returning to site to fix a further small leak and carry out repairs to the road surface.

"To ensure the safety of our crews and road users, a road closure has been put in place between Boundary Lane and Hurn Village with a signed diversion route.

"We will complete this essential work and reopen the road as quickly as we can, and we would like to thank road users for their patience.”

The road is shut for around 300 metres.

The closure came into force on July 12 and can remain in force for up to 21 days.

However, it is anticipated the works will be completed by July 18.