Temporary traffic lights have been installed on the London Road in Bath today, Thursday 12th September, as Wessex Water carries out emergency work to repair a damaged water main.
The burst main on the London Road | Photo courtesy of Anthony Grimley
The temporary lights are expected to remain in place during this evening’s rush hour as Wessex Water carries out repairs to the damaged main.
A repair team has been working close to Bath Rugby’s training ground since early this morning, and road users are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys or use alternative routes if possible.
The scene of the burst water main | Photo courtesy of Anthony Grimley
There has been no interruption to customers’ water supplies as a result of the burst.
A Wessex Water spokesman said: “We appreciate this is an extremely busy route in and out of Bath and apologise again for any delays caused by this emergency repair.
“We’ll be working extended hours to complete the work as quickly as possible.”
Water main burst on the London Road, Bath
The scene of the burst water main on the London Road in Bath this morning. Video courtesy of Anthony Grimley.
Posted by Bath Echo on Thursday, 12 September 2019
