Preston road to stay closed for five more days after water main burst

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Walker Street in Preston will remain closed until 21 October following a burst water main on 13 October.

Walker Street in Preston closed on 13 October following a burst water main that washed surface water and material onto the carriageway. Lancashire County Council has confirmed the road is expected to remain closed until Wednesday 21 October, though this remains subject to change as repairs progress.

United Utilities is currently carrying out repairs to the damage identified following a site inspection. A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said 'considerable work is required'. The council said it is 'continuing to work closely with United Utilities to enable the road to reopen safely as soon as this is possible'.

How it is being reported

• Six months of roadworks between Preston and Longridge will cause 'inevitable disruption' warn County Council“Unfortunately, a project of this scale will inevitably cause some disruption,” says the Council...Chorley Guardian · 17 Oct, 14:02
• 'Considerable work is required' - Road set to remain closed for 5 more daysA Preston road is set to remain closed for five more days due to a burst water main, Lancashire County Council (LCC) has confirmedLancashire Telegraph · 16 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Walker Street · Preston · Lancashire County Council · United Utilities

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