Motorists have been told to expect ‘heavier than usual’ traffic in certain areas of Cambridge while a road is closed for repairs
A burst water main in Cambridge has caused a road to be closed for repairs. The burst main on Queen Edith’s Way was first reported to Cambridge Water on the evening of Friday, June 5, when it was reportedly a large puddle.
Over the weekend, the leak reportedly worsened. Locals since raised a concern of a “potentially serious traffic incident risk” due to the “major rupture” spilling into the centre of the road. The road has been closed since Saturday, June 6.
Cambridge Water has claimed that repair work was “delayed due to difficulties accessing a valve”. The repair is now in progress but to carry out the work, the road is likely to remain closed for the next week.
A road closure is in place between the Robin Hood Junction and Lime Kiln Road in Cambridge. There are signed diversions in place.
Cambridgeshire County Council has warned motorists that traffic has been heavier than usual along Fulbourn Road and Cherry Hinton Road as a result of this road closure. The council said it is “working closely” with Cambridge Water and has members of its Highways Team on site.
A spokesperson for Cambridge Water said: “Cambridge Water was made aware of a burst main on Queen Edith’s Way over the weekend. Repair work was delayed due to difficulties accessing a valve, which allowed us to maintain water supply to our customers. The repair is now in progress.
“To carry this work out safely, the road has been closed and is likely to remain closed for the next week. A road closure is in place between the Robin Hood Junction and Lime Kiln Road, Cambridge, with signed diversions in place.”
A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of a burst water main on Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge, between Limekiln Road and Cherry Hinton Road. The road has been closed since Saturday (6 June) so that Cambridge Water can carry out repair works.
“As a result of the closure, motorists should be aware that traffic has been heavier than usual along Fulbourn Road and Cherry Hinton Road. We are working closely with Cambridge Water and have members of our Highways Team on site.
“The road will be reopened as soon as it is safe to do so. Please speak to Cambridge Water for further updates.”
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