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Dec
Another twist in Kirkby Malzeard roadworks saga
The reopening of a main route through Kirkby Malzeard has been pushed back again.
Yorkshire Water closed Main Street on August 27 after a collapsed sewer caused a sinkhole.
The works were supposed to end on December 6, but this has been extended several times.
At a public meeting on October 15, village residents and business owners were told the work was “incredibly complex” and would take a further ten weeks to complete.
This meant work was set to finish around Christmas Eve but a completion date remained elusive.
But Yorkshire Water this week told the Stray Ferret the work was set to finish on Friday (December 13). The road was also supposed to be cleared that day, it confirmed.
However, Yorkshire Water later said the roadworks would be in place for another week.
A spokesperson for the firm said on Friday:
While we are finishing our ongoing works, we are taking the opportunity to carry out lining of the sewer nearby – which is effectively putting a robust material on the inside of the pipe to prevent groundwater infiltration and provide protection for the pipe.
This does mean that the road will not reopen until Friday 20 December. We appreciate that this will be frustrating for local residents and road users, but this work will help to prevent similar incidents and disruption in the future. Once again, we thank those in the area for their patience and understanding.
Yorkshire Water previously said another water main has recently burst but the repair was already underway.
The firm issued a statement at the time, seen by the Stray Ferret, which said another road closure would not be necessary to carry out the repair work.
It added:
I am sorry to say there has been a clean water burst near the sewer collapse. This can happen due to the machinery causing vibrations and damage to the pipe.
Fortunately, the repair is underway, and if it does take longer the sewer repair, a road closure isn’t needed as the clean water pipe that has burst is under the verge/pavement (not the road).
Supply to all properties has been maintained throughout this clean water issue, via an overland feed.
The Stray Ferret has covered the saga, which has led to mayhem on the roads, extensively over the last few months. You can find more articles on the extensive roadworks here and here.
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