MORE traffic delays have struck Braintree after a section of a busy road has been closed for emergency water main repairs.
Anglian Water have been called to London Road, at the westerly entrance to White Court, after reports of a leaking main.
Emergency repairs are being carried out which have seen the road closed for workers’ safety.
The water company has assured road users that they plan for the road to be re-opened by the end of the week.
A spokesman for Anglian Water said: "We are sorry for any traffic disruption on London Road, Black Notley over the next few days.
“In order to keep everyone safe we have had to close the road so that our teams can repair a leaking main.
“All being well, the road will be re-opened by the end of the week.
“We would like to thank our customers for their patience while we complete this essential work."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here