Urgent repair works are set to take place at Town Quay tonight.

Repairs will take place between 7pm and 6am, with a closure eastbound between French Street and Orchard Place.

Southampton Highways has advised motorists to plan journeys in advance.

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A statement, a spokesperson for Southampton Travel – Southampton City Council and Balfour Beatty Highways Partnership – said: “Urgent repairs are taking place on Town Quay tonight, with an eastbound closure between French Street and Orchard Place.”

They added: “Diversion route uses High Street and Briton Street to access Platform Road. Please plan your journeys.”