Collapsed sewer forces Elmstead Lane closure

Elmstead Lane is being unavoidably closed later today to through traffic to allow Thames Water to repair a collapsed sewer.

The collapsed sewer in Elmstead Lane is located on or near the roundabout, at the junction with Sundridge Avenue, with inevitable congestion expected when the works take place.  The repair work is expected to take around four days and whilst local diversions will be in place, motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for journeys as local congestion is expected.

“There is clearly an environmental health issue that needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.  Motorists and local residents can be assured that we are pressing Thames Water and their contractor, H²O Metrorod, to finish this job as quickly as possible.  We understand and reluctantly accepted the need to close the road to enable repairs to go ahead and will be closely monitoring progress that is made” said Councillor Colin Smith, Executive Councillor for Environment.

Elmstead Lane is scheduled to close to through traffic after the Wednesday evening peak traffic hours to allow work to start, with the intention that the work would continue over the weekend, but not overnight.  Residents or motorists who need more information can called H²O Metrorod, the Thames Water contractor on 0845 1687719 or 0845 1687718.