A water main has burst on Clarence Road in East Cowes, at its junction with York Avenue, outside the shops.

Updated story: East Cowes York Avenue diversion change after burst water main

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The road is currently partly closed and is being used a diversion route for traffic, due to the roadworks further up York Avenue.

Traffic is currently continuing to run smoothly this morning (Thursday) and the temporary traffic lights remain in place.

A Southern Water engineer is on site.

It follows rainfall overnight (a thunderstorm warning will be in place until 7pm and another warning will run from 9am tomorrow (Friday) until 9am on Saturday. 

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