Cancelled trains and road closures after burst pipes in Newcastle

There are road closures overnight after a burst water pipe caused travel problems in Newcastle.

A spokesman from Northumbrian Water said:

We are continuing to work hard to repair the pipes and reinstate roads from today’s two bursts in Newcastle.

The burst main in Heaton Road has been fixed and the road is being repaired. Our traffic management at that location is expected to be removed in time for Thursday morning’s commuter period.

Repairs to the burst in Jesmond Dene Road are ongoing. We will be working through the night to reinstate the carriageway in the anticipation of re-opening the road at some point on Thursday, however, people should expect the road to remain closed and diversions in place this evening and during the morning’s rush hour.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience these bursts are causing customers and thank them for their patience and understanding.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue have removed more than 700,000 litres of water away from Jesmond Dene Road and Osbourne Road.