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Jun 2021

Last Updated: 25/06/2021

Wetherby Road in Harrogate closed in both directions

by Natalie Bowen

| 25 Jun, 2021
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Wetherby Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions just before the evening rush hour begins, due to a broken water pipe. Heavy traffic is building up on the surrounding roads.

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Wetherby Road in Harrogate closed due to a broken pipe.

Wetherby Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions just as the evening rush hour begins, due to a broken water pipe.

Heavy traffic is already starting to build up around the area.

The busy commuter route could be closed for more than a day between Masham Close and the junction with Hookstone Road, according to North Yorkshire County Council.



The council said on Yorkshire Water's engineers "were on scene and aim to reinstate the road over the weekend". It apologised for any inconvenience.

https://twitter.com/northyorkscc/status/1408443674535542796

A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said:

“Due to a burst water pipe, we’ve had to close Wetherby Road from Masham Close to the junction with Hookstone Road.
“Our contractors are on with fixing the pipe and assessing the work that needs to be done to get the road open safely again. We’re sorry about any disruption this causes.”