REPAIRS on the gas leak which is currently causing diversions around the city centre is likely to continue over the weekend according to a spokesperson for gas company SGN.

Currently, the route from the railway station to Bridge Street is closed and will remain so while repairs are carried out.  

Read more: Fisherton Street closed in both directions

A spokesperson for gas company SGN, Dan Brown, said: “We’re carrying out urgent repairs to our gas network following a leak in Bridge Street.

"For everyone’s safety, we’ve needed to close Bridge Street to motorists while our engineers fix the affected pipe. A signed diversion is in place for affected motorists.

“We appreciate this is a busy route and we’re working as quickly and safely as possible to make the required repairs to keep everyone safe and warm. However, it’s likely Bridge Street will remain closed over the weekend.”

Motorists will not be able to travel down Fisherton Street and are advised to use the dual carriageway as an entry and exit point.