AN EMERGENCY closure is in place on a road near Tintern.

A burst main has been reported on Forge Road, Welsh Water has confirmed.

Morrison Utility Services, working on behalf of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, have placed an emergency road closure on the road while repair work is under way.

South Wales Argus: The diversion around the road closure on Forge Road. Picture: Monmouthshire County Council.The diversion around the road closure on Forge Road. Picture: Monmouthshire County Council.

The closure is expected to be in place until Friday, July 29. 

A diversion is in place, shortly after the Wireworks car park.