A burst water main has caused flooding and traffic disruption in Newcastle city centre, with Northumbrian Water teams working on site at St Mary's Place next to Newcastle Civic Centre.
Crews from Northumbrian Water are currently on the scene at St Mary's Place beside Newcastle Civic Centre after the street was submerged earlier in the day.
Traffic controls and bus lane closure
While the route stays accessible, traffic controls including a temporary bus lane shutdown are now operating on the road which serves as a vital bus corridor into and out of the city. A substantial stretch of pavement has been removed by crews investigating what caused the leak, and operations are anticipated to run until next weekend.
Providing an update, a spokesperson for Northumbrian Water said: "The burst water main has been isolated and out teams remain on site working on the burst water main."
Repair work and impact on services
"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."
"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. The repair work is expected to continue, with reinstatement of the carriageway potentially lasting until the end of the week.
