South East Water: Road closed in Eastbourne amid burst water main

A road is partly closed in Eastbourne to allow repairs to a burst water main, South East Water has confirmed.

The water company said a closure in Rodmill Drive is in place on Friday (November 13).

A diversion route has been set up along Willingdon Road, Park Avenue and Kings Drive.

A spokesperson for South East Water said: “Our team will shortly arrive on site today (Friday, November 13) to repair a burst water main on Rodmill Drive in Eastbourne.

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Rodmill Drive

“Properties in the area experience an interruption to drinking water supplies while the repairs are being carried out.

“A road closure is in place so our technicians can carry out the work safely.

“A diversion route has been set up along Willingdon Road, Park Avenue and Kings Drive.

“This will remain in place until we are able to return the road to a safe and drivable condition.

“Customers can stay updated about the progress of the repair on our website here: https://aqualerter.southeastwater.co.uk/interruption/169416.”

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