DRIVERS will be forced to take a three-mile diversion due to a burst water main on the A477.

The A477 was temporarily closed on Thursday, August 22 after a burst water main between Hayston Road, near Johnston, and Hayston Bridge.

The 0.4-mile stretch will remain closed for a total of two days for Welsh Water to carry out emergency repairs, Pembrokeshire council has confirmed.

A three-mile diversion is in place from Sentry Cross along Neyland Road, through Steynton, and via the A4076 Milford Road.