Engineers from Northumbrian Water are working on a burst water main at St Mary's Place in Newcastle city centre after flooding hit the busy road on Saturday.
The road, which sits next to Newcastle Civic Centre and serves as a key bus route in and out of the city, remains open despite the earlier flooding. Traffic management, including a temporary bus lane closure, has been put in place while teams investigate the cause of the leak.
Repairs Underway
A large section of paving has been lifted as workers examine the burst pipe, and the repair work is expected to continue until the end of next week.
In an update, a spokesperson for Northumbrian Water said: "The burst water main has been isolated and our teams remain on site working on the burst water main."
Traffic and Pedestrian Impact
"Traffic management is in place and the road remains open. Three-way pedestrian-controlled lights and a temporary bus lane closure. Buses will continue to use the normal traffic lane, so we expect the impact to services to be minimal."
The pedestrian crossing outside The Five Swans pub will also be temporarily closed, with alternative crossings available nearby.
The spokesperson added: "We will continue working to make the area safe and complete the repair as quickly as possible. Reinstatement of the carriageway may continue until the end of the week due to the difficult location."
Customers affected by the burst have been contacted by the water company.
