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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Main road shut as emergency repairs get underway after water pipe bursts
Motorists in the Smithills area are being diverted this morning after a road was closed overnight for emergency repairs to take place. Smithills Deane Road opposite Smithills High School is closed, as United Utilities work to fix a leak which sprung up yesterday morning. Properties in the BL1 area were left without out water or low pressure from around 8.30pm. (Image: Phil Taylor) Tankers were mobilised into the area to ensure water was flowing in households, while work to fix the burst water pipe continued overnight. READ MORE: United Utilities works to fix leak in Smithills area Reservoir levels dip as region experiences driest summer since 1976 (Image: Phil Taylor) In a post United Utilities said: "The repair is trickier than we first thought, we've been onsite and we'll need to return to carry out further work to get this resolved. Please be assured, our team are doing all they can to get your taps flowing again. (Image: Phil Taylor) "Our tankers are still in your area pumping water into the pipework whilst we complete the repairs. (Image: Phil Taylor) "This may mean your water pressure is lower than normal or you may notice fluctuations during peak times. "We're sorry for any disruption this may be causing, please be assured we're doing all we can to keep this to a minimum. Thanks again for your patience." One local said: "Some motorists are ignoring the road closure signs and are having to turn back, there are diversions in place so people can get to where they need to go."
BBC News
10-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Waterloo to Lewisham 'Bakerloop' bus route to launch in autumn
A new bus route named the Bakerloop is set to launch in autumn to connect stations and areas in south-east for London (TfL) said the BL1 express bus service will run between Waterloo and Lewisham and is part of the Superloop network areas the bus will mirror the proposed Bakerloo Tube line extension route covering stops such as Old Kent Road and Burgess consultation on the BL1 route closed on 14 March and received mostly positive support from residents and local stakeholders, TfL said. 'Just the beginning' A bus stop that was proposed on Station Road towards Waterloo has been removed to allow a "quicker and more direct route" for the Bakerloop when leaving of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres said: "Lewisham welcomes the launch of the Bakerloop bus and thanks the mayor and TfL for taking action to address the long-standing transport gap in southeast London. But this must be just the beginning."TfL's director of Public Transport Service Planning said that they will monitor all bus services to accurately reflect customer demand in the area. The BL1 will operate between 05:00 and 00:30 every 12 minutes during the daytime from Monday to Saturday and every 15 minutes in the evenings and on has also revealed new plans for three further routes - consultations on these proposals are set to begin this autumn.
Time Out
09-06-2025
- Time Out
South-east London is getting a new rapid bus route
Londoners, meet the Bakerloop. No, it's not a new pastry from Gails, it's TfL's brand new express bus route. Officially called the BL1, the service is officially set to launch this autumn as part of the ongoing Superloop expansion. The loop's route essentially just traces that of the proposed (and still unfunded) Bakerloo line extension we've all been dreaming of, zipping between Waterloo and Lewisham via Elephant & Castle, Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate. Basically, it's an answer to that age old problem of trying to get anywhere from south-east London. Thank God. The new route comes off the back of a public consultation, which found overwhelming support for the BL1: 82 percent of respondents said it'd be more convenient, and 79 percent reckoned it'd get them there faster. The people have spoken – and TfL listened, albeit with one tiny tweak. A planned stop in Lewisham's Station Road has been scrapped to keep the journey swift and streamlined. The Bakerloop is set to run every 12 minutes from Monday to Saturday, then every 15 minutes during off-peak hours and on Sundays. So, soon there'll be no excuse not to visit those arty friends of yours who never leave New Cross. This is the first central London route to join the Superloop network—a now fully operational system of rapid orbital buses designed to connect outer London without the faff of switching trains. And yes, we've already waxed lyrical about its southeast expansion here, so naturally we're thrilled to see it taking shape. But the Bakerloop isn't just about getting from A to B. It's a not-so-subtle nudge toward that long-promised Bakerloo line extension - an upgrade that Lewisham locals have been desperately campaigning for. While the Tube extension remains stalled in budgetary limbo, BL1 is here to prove that south-east London deserves better, faster transport, whether it's underground, overground or Bakerlooping free. Yes, that's a Wombles reference in 2025. So, while the government and TfL keep negotiating the future of the Bakerloo line, at least one thing's clear: the loop is coming. And this autumn, you'll be able to hop on board. .
