Busy Portsmouth road to be closed again
It's for repair works to a sewage pipe
A busy Portsmouth road is to be closed again for major works.
The southbound carriageway of the Eastern Road will be shut for up to seven days from next Sunday (3 February).
Southern Water says they're doing work on a 500-metre long sewer which has burst several times in the past few months.
It's part of a £1m solution.
The company says the approach should stop recurring issues with the underground pipe, which have led to temporary road closures and traffic lights.
Re-lining is a shorter timeframe than a normal repair, requiring less digging and is less disruptive to commuters. Lining material is fed through the stretch of pipe underground, heated and then the pipe is sealed.
Teams will be working 24/7 throughout the night, so traffic management will be in place so that work can be carried out safely.
The southbound lane will be closed during the following times and dates:
The work is being split into two phases, with the first 200 metres being started at 20:00hrs between 3 February and finishing at 20:00hrs on 9 February. The next 300 metres of pipe re-lining will be scheduled for a later date, yet to be confirmed.
Southern Water say they're working closely with the Highways Authority, Portsmouth City Council, and their partner that manages the network, Colas, to minimise the impact on road users wherever possible.
Alex Saunders, head of wastewater networks said: “We apologise for any further disruption this will cause residents, businesses and commuters – but are taking this action now to avoid more challenging times in the future. We will continue to update our website with any further information.”