Water main bursts on Wisbech road for second time in two months

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

A water main has burst on Weasenham Lane in Wisbech for the second time in two months.

A water main burst on Weasenham Lane in Wisbech on Saturday 17 October, forcing the closure of the road. This was the second burst at the same location within two months, after the road closed on 4 August when a water main ruptured and concerns arose that part of the carriageway may have collapsed.

Cambridgeshire Police and Anglian Water attended the scene. Standing water accumulated on the carriageway, prompting police to warn people to 'approach this area with care'. Motorists were urged to avoid the road and use alternative routes during repairs.

Anglian Water reported the leak at around 8am. An engineer attended and the burst was isolated by 2pm. The company confirmed that no properties had been directly impacted by the burst, though some customers in the area may experience low water pressure. The road is described as a hotspot for burst water mains and sinkholes, with repeated infrastructure problems having frustrated residents and commuters over recent months.

How it is being reported

• Burst water main forces closure of a major road months after a previous leakA burst water main has forced the closure of a major Wisbech road just months after a previous leak, with Anglian Water engineers and police at the scene dealing with standing water on the carriageway.Cambs Times · 17 Oct, 13:56
• Water main bursts on Wisbech road for second time in two monthsPolice have asked people to 'take care' along the roadCambridgeshire Live · 17 Oct, 10:38

In this story: Weasenham Lane · Wisbech · Cambridgeshire · Anglian Water · Cambridgeshire Police

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