Here’s why a busy Andover road has been closed in one direction as motorists report delays in the area.
Drivers in Picket Piece faced queues after a closure was put in place on Walworth Road, with delays noted both heading into the town centre and out towards surrounding routes, particularly during peak travel times.
The road has been closed to allow Southern Water engineers to carry out essential repairs to a damaged stop valve on a water main pipe.
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Work began on June 2 and is scheduled to be completed by June 8.
A full closure is in place so the repairs can be carried out safely, with diversion routes set up for drivers travelling through the area.
A spokesperson at Southern Water said: "Our teams are repairing a damaged stop valve on a water main pipe at Walworth Road, Andover.
"The work started on 2 June and is scheduled to be completed on 8 June.
"A road closure is in place so that engineers can carry out the repair work safely.
"We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused to residents and commuters and thank them for their patience."
Some motorists took to local Facebook groups to share their frustration, with several warning others of congestion and longer journey times.
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