A SOUTHAMPTON road has closed due to a collapsed sewer.

The road in Wilton Avenue has subsided due to the incident and Southern Water staff are on site making repairs.

It is closed at the junction of Milton Road and Wilton Avenue and at the Harborough Road junction of Wilton Avenue.

A diversion route is in place via Hill Lane, Archers Road and Carlton Road.

Southern Water is working with the city council and Environment Agency to identify the cause of the collapse and it is unknown how long the road will remain closed.

Anyone with concerns should email actionline@southampton.gov.uk.