A MAIN road through a city estate has been closed because of a gas leak.

Cadent Gas is currently carrying out work on Drake Avenue in Dines Green after the leak was discovered.

The road is scheduled to remain closed until Friday, May 3.

Workers will be tracing and then excavating to repair the gas escape before fixing the road.

The road is closed between Tudor Way and Raleigh Close with a diversion in place.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times.