TRAFFIC lights have been placed on a popular road in Taunton after a reported gas leak, which is causing traffic delays.

Put in today (Monday, November 18), Wales&West Utilities are at Taunton's South Road, after news broke this morning of a gas leak.

Wales and West Utilities bring energy to 7.5m people across the South West of England and Wales.

The works are expected to finish within four days, ending on November 22.

South Road, Taunton, has temporary traffic lights after a gas leak. (Image: Somerset Travel)

Speaking about the ongoing works on Taunton's South Road: "Due to a gas leak, Wales&West Utilities have placed 2-way lights on South Road, Taunton, near the junction with Kings Close.

"The works are estimated to be completed by Fri November 22.

"Please expect some delays and plan journeys ahead, find roadworks on our map."

The address of the affected area is South Road, Taunton, TA13LA.