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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'Unavoidable' lane closure on key Middlesbrough route for emergency road repairs
People should expect delays as part of a major road into Middleborough will be closed following "water damage". A lane has been closed Ladgate Lane, a key route into the town, follows possible water damage to the carriageway. The westbound lane will now be closed from just before the railway bridge at Marton Railway Station through to the junction with Marton Avenue. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation while the repair work is carried out. Middlesbrough Council has not said how long it will take to complete the emergency repair works. READ MORE: Family of dad who died after being hit by car 'living life sentence' after driver's trial dropped READ MORE: 'Utterly depraved and incorrigible' paedophile jailed alongside friend for child sex abuse A Middlesbrough Council spokesman said: 'This sort of damage is part of the general wear and tear that affects parts of the road network from time to time, and unfortunately a temporary lane closure is unavoidable to ensure the necessary repair can be undertaken safely. 'As ever we are grateful to the travelling public for their patience and understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.'
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Emergency repairs for historical Peterborough building agreed
Emergency repairs to a historical building are to be carried out after plans were approved and backed by Historic of Grade I-listed Laurel Court, next to Peterborough Cathedral, are believed to date back to Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral, the cathedral's governing body, has received listed building consent to begin repairs and surveys to the roof, as well as a number of windows and building is mostly empty, but used for some storage and it is hoped that a new use for it can be found once the structural concerns are rectified. The exact history of Laurel Court is not known but it was used as a school from 1870 and later a choir school, the Local Democracy Reporting Service documents stated: "The condition of Laurel Court has been a significant concern for several decades, and remains... extremely poor."It needs a major phase of complete repair, to deal with all of the external fabric and structural issues."Historic England backed the works at what it described as a "handsome house of several phases".An inspector at Historic England wrote: "Historic England supports these emergency repairs and investigative works in principle."With the input of a suitably qualified structural engineer, we accept the necessity of the works in principle, and consider that no harm to the significance of the building is likely to be caused."The work will be overseen by conservation-accredited professionals, the cathedral architect and a structural engineer. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Water service fully restored in Cockeysville after major water main break
Water service has been fully restored to residents and business owners in Cockeysville after a major water main break Friday afternoon. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) crews worked through the night to complete emergency repairs to the 30-inch water main break on Saturday at 11223 York Road. However, if Baltimore County residents experience issues such as no water, very low pressure, or persistent discoloration, they may call 443-263-2220 or the City's 311 call center. York Road remains closed from Schilling to Ashland Road to allow for ongoing site work, according to DPW. A partial reopening of the roadway is tentatively expected on Sunday, July 20, depending on restoration efforts and safety assessments. Now that water has been restored, the water distribution site at the Giant parking lot at 11399 York Road has been closed. In the event of a water main break, DPW urges residents to take the following precautions: Run Cold Water – Flush your taps by running cold water for 5–10 minutes to remove any sediments Avoid Hot Water Use Initially – Do not use hot water until cold water runs clear to avoid pulling sediment into your water heater Clean Aerators – Remove and rinse faucet aerators/screens to clear any debris. Check for Discoloration – If water is discolored, continue flushing. If it doesn't clear, contact the number below.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Burst pipe in Clapham causes sink hole and travel disruption
A burst water main in south London has led to a large sinkhole, road closures and repairs are ongoing on Kings Avenue near Clapham Common, as Thames Water warned "this is going to be a difficult repair".Thames Water said the size of the burst pipe and its location requires a specialist team to fix utility company also apologised to people affected by road closures and said "a large amount of flooding" was caused to the area. Via a statement, the company added that the flow of water from the pipe was under control, and a specialist team was trying to confirm the road surface was safe to continue with the done, engineers will dig down to the damaged section of pipe and decide how best to fix Water claimed residents "shouldn't notice any changes" to their water supply.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Kingsferry Bridge between Sheppey and mainland closed by gas leak
A bridge which links the Isle of Sheppey to Kent has been shut since Wednesday, as engineers repair a major gas fire crews were also at the Kingsferry Bridge on Wednesday, while the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway of the A249 on the Sheppey Crossing was also shut.A spokeswoman for the gas company SGN said: "Our engineers are continuing to respond to a high-volume gas escape along Sheppey Way on the Kingsferry Bridge."For everyone's safety, we need to close the road tonight while we carry out emergency repairs, and a signed diversion route will be in place for motorists." Southeastern Railway confirmed trains were halted on Wednesday, but running again on pipes carrying gas to Sheppey are thought to be as old as the bridge, which was opened in April, 2023 SGN applied for permission to replace the gas main which serves the Island and runs along the road and through the wants to sink a new pipe under the Swale, as Southern Water did when its pipes failed and left the Island without water in July its application SGN published photos of the state of the 65-year-old mains. The bridge was also closed in June when it was hit by a 2024 it was shut for several weeks when Network Rail was forced to replace dozens of 30-year-old steel cables which lift the road section.
