SOUTHAMPTON'S Itchen Bridge has reopened after it was closed for a concern for welfare.

Hampshire Police said they were called just before 3pm today to reports of a concern for welfare on the Itchen Bridge.

The road was closed in both directions with traffic building up on Terminus Terrace and Central Bridge as a result.

The road has now been reopened. 

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 2.50pm today, 12 May, to reports of a concern for welfare on the Itchen Bridge.

"The road was briefly closed for around ten minutes, but is now open."

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