Emergency Road Closure in Harold Hill After Burst Water Main Causes Disruption.
Motorists are being warned to expect delays after a burst water main prompted an emergency road closure in Heaton Avenue, Harold Hill.
According to Essex & Suffolk Water, repair teams responded quickly after the water main burst on Friday 10 July and have been working to repair the damaged pipe, maintain water supplies and minimise disruption for both residents and road users.
To allow engineers to carry out the repairs safely and as quickly as possible, Heaton Avenue has been closed between the top of Tennyson Road and Heaton Close.
Diversions are currently in place via Straight Road, Harrow Crescent and Tennyson Road, and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Despite the burst, no customers have lost their water supply, although Essex & Suffolk Water has said that some households may experience reduced water pressure while the repair work continues.
An Essex & Suffolk Water spokesperson told the Havering Daily:
“Our teams responded quickly following a burst on Friday 10 July and are currently working to repair the damaged main, maintain supplies and minimise further disruption to customers and road users.
“To allow us to safely and quickly carry out repairs, a section of Heaton Avenue has been closed between the top of Tennyson Road and Heaton Close, with diversions in place between Straight Road, Harrow Crescent and Tennyson Road.
“No customers are currently off supply, however some customers may experience reduced water pressure while repairs are carried out.
“Our immediate priority is to safely complete the repair of the water main and restore the network to normal operation. Once the pipe repair has been successfully completed and tested, we will move on to the reinstatement of the road.
“We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by customers, businesses and road users while these essential repairs are completed and will continue to provide updates.”
Residents are advised to follow Essex & Suffolk Water’s latest updates while the repair work is ongoing.
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