Roadworks needed after burst water main damaged Darlington road

Teams worked overnight after the major pipe failure at the junction of Northgate and Corporation Road on Tuesday (May 13) afternoon.

Water was seen “gushing” across the road surface and even lifting sections of pavement.

Traffic lights were put in place as drivers attempted to navigate the water, and will remain in place while the path is repaired.

North Road will also be closed from 7.30am on Monday (May 18), until Tuesday morning to resurface the damaged road.

A Northumbrian Water spokesperson said: “Our teams have worked through the night to repair the large pipe which burst on the junction of Northgate and Corporation Road.

“The three-way traffic lights will remain in place until Sunday while we carry out repairs to the footpath.

“The size of the burst caused damage to the road surface, and to allow us to repair this fully and safely, North Road will be temporarily closed from 7.30am on Monday, May 18 until Tuesday morning, with clearly signed diversions in place.

“We know this is a busy area, and we’re sorry for the disruption this will cause.

“We’d like to thank road users for their patience while we get things back to normal.”

Northumbrian Water said there had been no disruption to customer water supplies.