Chelmsford road closed due to burst water main

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 16:30 · Archive

Broomfield Road in Chelmsford is closed between Parkway and First Avenue after a reported burst water main.

Broomfield Road in Chelmsford has been closed between Parkway and First Avenue due to a reported burst water main. Motorists are unable to use the affected stretch while the issue is being dealt with.

The closure is causing disruption across the area. Delays are reported on Chelmer Valley Way northbound as drivers divert away from Broomfield Road to find alternative routes.

Essex and Suffolk Water has been contacted for comment on the incident.

How it is being reported

• Busy Essex road CLOSED with severe delays due to 'burst water main'Busy road in Chelmsford is closed between Parkway and First Avenue after a reported burst water main, with delays on northbound Chelmer Valley Way.Echo (Basildon) · 13 Oct, 15:56
• Busy Essex road CLOSED with severe delays due to 'burst water main'Busy road in Chelmsford is closed between Parkway and First Avenue after a reported burst water main, with delays on northbound Chelmer Valley Way.Brentwood Guardian · 13 Oct, 15:56
• Busy Essex road CLOSED with severe delays due to 'burst water main'Busy road in Chelmsford is closed between Parkway and First Avenue after a reported burst water main, with delays on northbound Chelmer Valley Way.Colchester Gazette · 13 Oct, 15:56

In this story: Broomfield Road · Chelmsford · Chelmer Valley Way · Essex and Suffolk Water

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