Traffic disrupted between Eastleigh and Colden Common after burst pipe

Highbridge Road near Eastleigh is closed from Brambridge to Allbrook because of contractors' roadworks near the railway bridge.

In Colden Common, traffic is being diverted down Kiln Lane to Otterbourne, leading to tailbacks.

Highbridge Road closed from Brambridge to Allbrook while @SouthernWater repair a burst water main in Allbrook Hill. pic.twitter.com/j9jWmT2s4f

— Adele Bouchard (@adele_bouchard) November 1, 2023

In Allbrook, drivers are being directed left down Pitmore Road.

The road was first closed from Wardle Road around 5pm on Tuesday, October 31.

Part of Allbrook Hill has been dug up to get to the damaged pipe.

The roadworks in Allbrook Hill (Image: Adele Bouchard)

Stagecoach's 61 service from Winchester to Eastleigh is still running. The bus route will divert via Otterbourne Road and Allbrook Way until the road re-opens.

#Winchester #ser61 We have had no updates regarding the road closure on Highbridge Road at the rail bridge. Until we have confirmation that the road has re-opened, buses on the 61 service today will divert via Otterbourne Rd &, Allbrook Way, Our apologies. Derek,

— Stagecoach South (@StagecoachSouth) November 1, 2023

According to one.network the area could be blocked until Friday, November 17. Southern Water has been contacted for comment.

Stagecoach has also warned passengers using the number 69 from Winchester to Fareham to allow extra time for their journeys due to flooding and congestion around Colden Common, Twyford and Fair Oak.

The area has a poor recent record for burst mains with several occurring in Main Road, Colden Common and in Kiln Lane.