FRESHWATER High Street is set to temporarily close this evening (Thursday) due to a leaking water pipe.

The closure takes place in the High Street from its junction with The Avenue to its junction with School Green Road due to a leaking communications pipe outside Spence Willard estate agents.

A diversion is in place which will affect: High Street, School Green Road, Hooke Hill, Copse Lane, Pixley Hill, Hill Lane, Colwell Road, Heathfield Road, Silcombe Lane, Princes Road and Avenue Road.

The closure takes place from 6pm this evening for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works are complete.