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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Key city road partially closed after sinkhole appears
A major traffic route in Swansea has been partially closed after a sinkhole appeared in the road. Highways officers closed a lane at Oystermouth Road on Sunday afternoon and it currently remains closed while repairs are carried out. In a statement Swansea council said it had been alerted to the sinkhole which developed on the eastbound carriageway directly outside Swansea prison. A temporary closure is in place for one lane and it is causing some tailbacks while motorists are advised to use alternative routes. READ MORE: Armed police called as man rushed to hospital after attack READ MORE: Concerns over building firm hired to work on beloved Welsh attraction Delays are expected around the area anyway on Sunday as a result of the ongoing Ironman triathlon event which has shut a number of roads between Maritime Quarter and the Mumbles. You can see those closures here. There is also some disruption at the Gower with road closures and one-way systems in place until around 6pm on Sunday. You can see Ironman updates including any traffic difficulties in the area here. Some reckoned the sizeable hole outside the prison could be from escapees from the jail. Karen Cheval said: "The tune to The Great Escape immediately came to mind." Renee Cullen added: "Glad it's not just me who immediately thought this could be the result of inmates digging themselves out." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Wales Online
Key city road partially closed after sinkhole appears
Key city road partially closed after sinkhole appears A lane of Oystermouth Road in Swansea was closed by highways officers so repairs can be carried out The hole which has appeared in the road outside Swansea prison at Oystermouth Road eastbound (Image: Swansea Council ) A major traffic route in Swansea has been partially closed after a sinkhole appeared in the road. Highways officers closed a lane at Oystermouth Road on Sunday afternoon and it currently remains closed while repairs are carried out. In a statement Swansea council said it had been alerted to the sinkhole which developed on the eastbound carriageway directly outside Swansea prison. A temporary closure is in place for one lane and it is causing some tailbacks while motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Delays are expected around the area anyway on Sunday as a result of the ongoing Ironman triathlon event which has shut a number of roads between Maritime Quarter and the Mumbles. You can see those closures here. There is also some disruption at the Gower with road closures and one-way systems in place until around 6pm on Sunday. You can see Ironman updates including any traffic difficulties in the area here. Article continues below Some reckoned the sizeable hole outside the prison could be from escapees from the jail. Karen Cheval said: "The tune to The Great Escape immediately came to mind." Renee Cullen added: "Glad it's not just me who immediately thought this could be the result of inmates digging themselves out."
