A SOUTHEND road has been closed to accommodate emergency pipe repairs.

All vehicles are prohibited from entering and exiting Lovelace Gardens at its junction with Southchurch Road.

The works, which began yesterday, are expected to last five days, according to Southend Council.

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However, should they be complete earlier, the road will be reopened before then.

An alternative traffic route will be marked on site and residents access will be “maintained where possible”.

Vehicles which ignore the road closure will be subject to a PCN fine.