GEDA Construction will commence emergency works to repair a Belfast-based sewer on Tuesday, March 18, NI Water has announced.

To facilitate the works safely, Wellington Street, where the sewer is located, will be closed to through traffic between College Square East and Upper Queen Street for up to two weeks. The diversion route available will be College Square East, Wellington Place and Upper Queen Street.

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Discussing the works, a statement from NI Water said: "Pedestrian access will be available throughout the work and our contractor GEDA will strive to complete the work in the shortest possible timeframe.

"We thank local businesses and the wider public for their patience while we carry out this urgent work to improve the condition of the local wastewater network."