A ROAD in Powys has been closed due to a landslide.

Dyfed Powys Police reported that a landslide had closed an unclassified road between Crickhowell and Llanbedr, near Dyffryn, just after 9am on Friday, February 23.

“The road from Crickhowell to Dyffryn, at Dyffryn, is currently closed due to a landslide,” the force tweeted.

“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.”

Police added that the landslide occurred on an unclassified road northeast of Crickhowell, near to Llanbedr.

The force was made aware of the incident, with Powys County Council now believed to be dealing with the landslide.

The local authority has been contacted for comment.