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Rush hour delays build after Bitterne Road West gas leak

  • - Drivers are being warned of delays getting into Southampton
  • - This has been caused by a gas leak on Bittern Road West
  • - The road is currently down to one lane
  • - Delays are also building on Athelstan Road

7:55am

Delays are continuing to build on Athelstan Road

7:25am

This AA Traffic map shows that delays have stretched back to MaybrayKing Way and Bitterne Road East. 

(Image: AA Traffic News)

7:23am

There are also SGN road works being undertaken at the Bitterne Road East and Athelstan Road - adding to delays. 

7:21am

These delays come after a gas leak was reported on Bitterne Road West last night - at around 5pm. 

Traffic on Bitterne Road West is being diverted into just one lane near the traffic lights with Athelstan Road. 

7:19am

AA Traffic News is reporting: "Lane closed due to emergency repairs and gas main work on Athelstan Road Southbound from Bitterne Road West to Athelstan Road."

7:12am

Good morning and welcome to our live blog. 

Traffic is building on Bitterne Road West after a gas leak last night. 

More updates to follow.

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