ONE lane of the A338 is to reopen today after Bournemouth Water completed repairs.

A single lane southbound was closed yesterday after a water main burst on the verge adjacent to the A338 just north of Blackwater Junction.

A Bournemouth Water spokesperson said: "We completed the repair last night and will reinstate and reopen the lane later today."

Last night, traffic built considerably at around 6.00pm stretching close to the Ashley Heath Roundabout.