Bridgnorth road closed by water mains burst collapse
A Bridgnorth road was blocked in both directions this morning after a water mains burst caused part of the carriageway to collapse.
The road was closed between the Kidderminster Road roundabout and Old Worcester Road. It was expected to reopen this afternoon.
There was queueing traffic in both directions and police were directing traffic.
Gary Parton, Shropshire Council's traffic manager, said: "A permit was agreed on an emergency basis for Severn Trent Water to work on a major mains burst at this location with temporary traffic signals.
"However, last night there were complications with a further burst/collapse of carriageway, which meant the road needed to be temporarily closed due to the limited width of the road.
"We received information later last night that a closure was no longer needed as the area had been made safe. However, on inspection early this morning, the road had been closed again.
"Severn Trent Water have told Shropshire Council that the road will hopefully be able to be reopened early this afternoon following final reinstatement of the excavation and curing time of the material.
"The advice to motorists is to find an alternative route round via the A458."
Our reporter Jordan Reynolds tweeted from the scene:
