A ROAD closure in Wellington is opening later today (Tuesday, October 26) - three days ahead of schedule.

Motorists using North Street will be delighted to hear Wessex Water has completed the repair work on a water leak and will re-open the road this afternoon.

A road sign originally warned people a section of the road would be closed for five days.

A Wessex Water spokesman said today: "The repair has now been completed so the road will be cleared and reopened this afternoon (Tuesday)."

READ MORE: North Street closed due to water leak.