POLICE are warning drivers to avoid a road in Marchwood after a burst water main is causing the route to be a danger to motorists.

Hythe Road near The Pilgrim pub has been closed from the southern junction with Main Road and the northern junction with Twiggs Lane.

A spokesman for Hampshire police said the council has been informed and will be coning the area off this morning before starting repairs.

He added that motorists should avoid the route as it would be a danger to both cars and motorcyclists.