REPORTS of a gas leak have forced the closure of a busy junction in Dunbar.

Work to widen the pavement at the junction of Belhaven Road and Summerfield Road was carried out by East Lothian Council earlier this month.

However, SGN have since been out to carry out repairs to the gas main in Summerfield Road following reports of a gas leak.

It is understood that the issue was not caused by East Lothian Council’s work.

Waseem Hanif, spokesperson for gas distribution company SGN, was hopeful work at the junction would be complete by Monday.

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Speaking to the Courier this afternoon (Tuesday), he said: “We're carrying out repairs to our gas main in Summerfield Road, Dunbar, following reports of a gas leak.

“For everyone’s safety, Summerfield Road’s junction with Belhaven Road is closed.

“Local signed diversions are in place.

“We hope to complete our repairs today.

“We will then need to restore the road surface before the road can be safely reopened.

“All going well, the road will be reinstated and reopened as normal by Monday, March 25.

“We'd like to thank the Dunbar community for your patience and understanding while we repair your gas network.”

East Lothian Council was approached for a comment.