DRIVERS are facing up to 50 minute delays on the A34 near Bullington Cross due to a broken down tank transporter.

The vehicle is said to have broken down on the southbound carriageway near the turn-off for the A303 shortly after 3pm today.

The Highways Agency say one lane of the A34 is currently closed between the A303 and the B4640, Highclere.

A spokesperson said that southbound drivers are currently facing delays of up to 50 minutes.