A MAJOR Isle of Wight road is set to close for Openreach utility works next week.

Long Lane, a main road between Newport and Downend, will close from 9.30am on Wednesday, May 1.

The closure is expected to last three days, with works set to conclude by 3.30pm on Friday, May 3.

During this time, Island Roads says no vehicles will be able to proceed along Long Lane, from its junction with Briddlesford Road to its junction with Standen Heath access road.

The closure is necessary for safety during utility works, and an alternative route will be signposted locally.