Traffic troubles as leak leads to road closure

A burst water main has brought traffic problems to one of York's busiest routes.

Yorkshire Water said staff had repaired the pipe on Walmgate following the leak on Sunday, but the road remained closed for "the safety of road users and our colleagues".

Bus services through the city - including routes U1, U2 and 10 - were diverted until further notice, First York said in a statement posted online. .

A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: "We will reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so."

They added: "We apologise for the inconvenience and thank road users and those living and working in the area for their patience."

YorkFirst said service 10 had been diverted via Piccadilly, Stonebow, Foss Islands Road, then back to normal at Lawrence Street, while service U2 had been diverted via Coppergate and Clifford Street.

Both services will use the stop on Piccadilly instead of Merchantgate, the operator said.

Service U1 has been diverted via Stonebow, Foss Islands Road then onto the normal route at Lawrence Street.

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