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.
Wetherby Road in #Harrogate is closed in both directions from Masham Close to the junction with Hookstone Road.
This is due to a collapsed @YorkshireWater pipe.
Their engineers are on scene & aim to reinstate the road over the weekend.
Apologies for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/3LzLPmoFeI
— North Yorkshire CC (@northyorkscc) June 25, 2021
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.”
