Ynystawe road closed in both directions after water main bursts

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible following the reported burst water main in Ynystawe. Credit: Hannah Thomas

A road has been closed in both directions after a water main burst in Ynystawe, Swansea.

South Wales Police said Clydach Road, where the incident was reported, is "expected to remain closed for some time".

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.

A spokesperson for the police said on Sunday (January 1): "We have received a report of a burst water main on Clydach Road, Ynystawe.

"The road is currently closed in both directions between the Christopher Road Junction and the roundabout for Park Street It is expected to remain closed for some time.

Pictures shared on social media show a cordon around the area of the reported burst water main. Credit: Hannah Thomas

"Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area."

Welsh Water has apologised for the inconvenience caused and said the burst water main is not impacting water supplies for customers in the area.

A spokesperson for Welsh Water said: “We are currently dealing with a burst water main on Clydach Road in the Ynystawe area of Swansea, which is not impacting water supplies for customers in the area.

“Due to the location and complex nature of this repair, we have had to close a section of Clydach Road and expect to complete this work and reopen the road later this afternoon.

“We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for bearing with us while we carry out this emergency work.” 

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