The Big Thaw: Burst water main partially blocks road near Cleckheaton

A road near Cleckheaton has been 'partially blocked' by a burst water main this morning.

It is the third so far reported on roads in Yorkshire this morning, and comes as the ground thaws after last week's sub-zero temperatures.

A643 Spen Lane is partially blocked due to burst water main around Nibshaw Road.placeholder image
A643 Spen Lane is partially blocked due to burst water main around Nibshaw Road.

The road affected is the A643 Spen Lane - both ways at Nibshaw Road.

Traffic is said to be coping well.

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