Burst water main closes A3052 near Exeter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A burst water main on the A3052 near Exeter has led to temporary traffic lights and possible water supply disruption.

A burst water main has damaged the A3052 near the Halfway House junction, heading towards Exeter. Temporary traffic lights have been installed at the site, with motorists warned to expect delays. South West Water has set up the traffic management to allow inspection and repair of the burst main.

Some residents in the EX2 and EX11 postcode areas may experience lower-than-usual water pressure or a temporary loss of water supply while emergency repairs are undertaken. South West Water said supplies should be restored within four to five hours. The burst has reportedly left a large hole in the road surface.

How it is being reported

• 'Large hole' in A-road near Exeter as water main bursts - live updatesSome residents may be without waterDevonLive · 19 Oct, 13:47
• Burst water main causes delays on A3052 near ExeterTemporary traffic lights have been installed on the A3052 near the Halfway House junction following a burst water main, with motorists warned to expect delaysExmouth Journal · 19 Oct, 12:40

In this story: A3052 · Exeter · Halfway House · South West Water

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