WORK to repair “extensive” damage caused by a burst water pipe in Cleckheaton is now set to continue throughout next week, Yorkshire Water has confirmed.

The burst in Wesley Street closed the road in both directions to the roundabout at Chain Bar, with part of Bradford Road also closed off. Yorkshire Water said they had hoped to re-open the road as quickly as possible, but said yesterday that work would now keep the area closed off for longer than originally expected.

Spokesman Tom Underwood said: “Our investigations have revealed that the burst has also caused extensive damage to a 15m stretch of sewer on Bradford Road which will require major excavations and repair work.

“As a result, we estimate that unfortunately the road will remain closed throughout next week to enable us to carry out this repair work, as well as the damage to the water main.

“The diversion route we have agreed with Highways will remain in place throughout this time period to safely manage traffic flow.

“We’d like to apologise for the inconvenience to motorists and we will endeavour to keep local residents and businesses updated on the progress of the repair.”

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