A ROAD has been partially closed due to flooding and drivers have been advised to find an alternative route.

A burst water main has caused 'significant flooding' outside Holker Business Park in Burnley Road in Colne.

The closure affects both directions and temporary traffic lights have been put in place to help traffic through.

Closures have been in place since 5am and work is being done to repair the road.

A Nelson, Brierfield and Barrowford Police spokesman said: "Please be aware that there is significant flooding outside the Holker Business Park Burnley Road Colne due to a burst water main.

"There is a road closure currently in place and will be for the majority of the day."