POLICE have closed sections of a major road this morning in Southampton.

Posting on social media at 6.30am on Thursday, Hampshire police warned of closures on Thomas Lewis Way.

The post said: "Please be aware of the following road closures in Southampton:

"Thomas Lewis Way closed between Burgess Road and St Denys Road.

"No access to Thomas Lewis Way from Portswood Road.

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"Wessex Lane Bridge closed between High Road and Woodmill Lane.

"We will update when the roads are open again.

"Thank you for you patience."

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