A CITY centre road is set to be partially closed as urgent water works get underway. 

The work by Southern Water is due to begin at 8pm this evening on Portland Terrace between the Civic Centre and the Marlands entrance. 

A one-way closure will be put in place heading southbound. 

The pedestrian crossing nearby will be "maintained throughout" according to Southampton City Council's highways team. 

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