BUSES AND motorists are being diverted whilst essential works are undertaken on a busy Bournemouth road.

Priory Road will be closed for four days whilst an investigation is carried out by the BCP Council.

Morebus warned its customers on social media in a post that read: “Diversions are in place on the Purbeck Breezer 50 & Beach Breezer 70 because of a road closure.

“Priory Rd closed Eastbound towards Bournemouth, we are diverting into West Hill Rd Commercial Rd and Terrace Rd

“Diversions will be in place on the Breezer 50 and 70 from the 15th to the 19th of April 2024.”

According to One.Network the works are part of an investigation to find and prove a water leak.

There will be a diversion for motorists via West Cliff Road, Durley Road South, Poole Hill, Commercial Road, Terrace Road, and Exeter Road.