"Expect delays" - Queueing traffic in Portsmouth on first day of 8-week Eastern Road Closure - live updates
Drivers are experiencing delays in Portsmouth as Southern Water begin work to fix a burst sewer main underneath the Eastern Road.
There is queueing traffic on Burrfields Road from the Eastern Road to Copnor Road on Monday, January 5. It is the first day of the closure after work began last night on a long term fix on the sewer pipe with the burst main causing numerous closure last year.
Both lanes of the southbound carriageway are closed Burrfields Road to Hayling Avenue. With many people returning to work today, it has caused delays for those heading into the city.
AA Traffic News have reported: “Queueing traffic on Burrfields Road Westbound from A2030 Eastern Road to A288 Copnor Road. In the construction area.
“Lane closed due to water main work on A2030 Eastern Road both ways between Airport Service Road and Tangier Road. Expect delays.”
A Southern Water spokesperson said: “This southbound closure is essential, as significant excavations are now required to fix the burst sewer main following the findings of the recent site survey.
“The long-term £2.5m solution will strengthen Portsmouth’s pipeline, using innovative lining technology to futureproof this section of the city’s sewer network for years to come.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank the people of Portsmouth for their ongoing support and understanding.”
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