AN EMERGENCY road closure is in place while maintenance crews "urgently repair" a high risk water leak.

Morrison Water Services, working on behalf of Welsh Water, have closed a stretch of Llanhennock Top Road between Caerleon and Llanhennock.

It is anticipated the closure will be in place until Monday, October 16.

The entirety of Llanhennock Top Road is access-only and a signed traffic diversion is in place.

Traffic from Caerleon and Tredunnock is being diverted to Usk Road.