The temporary one-way traffic system on Fairlee Road, introduced for the festival period, had only recently been lifted before the collision occurred.

A vehicle was seized by police on Fairlee Road in Newport yesterday after checks showed it had no insurance, causing traffic delays towards Coppins Bridge.

Traffic is queuing back to the Racecourse roundabout on Fairlee Road towards Coppins Bridge while police deal with an incident.

While residents cite the rising cost of living and ferry prices as key pressures, many say the timing and coordination of roadworks and closures are their most immediate concern.

Motorists heading into Newport are facing significant delays this morning, with queues stretching for around four miles following the closure of Fairlee Road.

Drainage works on Fairlee Road are expected to cause disruption for motorists and residents, with the route set to close for up to 11 days.

Fairlee Road will be closed as a through route from Monday 20 April to Friday 1 May while new water and sewerage connection works are carried out.

A teenager has been seriously injured following a collision involving a car on Fairless Road in the early hours of this morning.

Police, firefighters and paramedics attended the scene, where the motorcyclist was left injured in the road following the crash.