Calderdale road closure remains as these pictures show huge operation repairing burst water main

These pictures shows the huge task facing engineers as they repair a burst water main in Calderdale.

By Ian Hirst

Published 4th Feb 2020, 09:19 BST

Updated 5th Feb 2020, 14:13 BST

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The incident closed Dewsbury Road (B6114) in both directions between Elland Riorges and the Sun Inn at Rastrick on Monday night.

The road remains closed and could be shut until the weekend.

This is why a rural Calderdale road will be closed 18 days during the day

Dewsbury Road between Rastrick and Elland has been closed

Calderdale Council has confirmed that diversions have been put in place as repair work is carried out..

The surrounding roads have experienced heavier traffic levels particularly around rush hour times.

The 563 is operating via Lower Edge for the duration. The E3 will be able to operate normally as the closure is above the junction with Whitwell Green Lane.

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