Motorists in Wetherby face delays as work begins to repair water main on major road

Motorists in Wetherby are being advised to expect delays as essential repair work gets underway on a water main in the town centre.

Yorkshire Water has started work on West Gate, close to the junction with Market Place, following a reported issue with a water main in the area.

Two-way traffic lights are in place on a small section of the road while the repair is carried out.

The measures are expected to remain in place throughout the duration of the repair, with drivers urged to allow extra time for their journeys and to approach the area with care.

Motorists are being advised to expect delays as essential repair work gets underway on a water main on West Gate in Wetherbyplaceholder image
Motorists are being advised to expect delays as essential repair work gets underway on a water main on West Gate in Wetherby

A spokesperson at Yorkshire Water said: “Yorkshire Water teams are already on site to carry out the repair and will be working as quickly as possible to complete the work and keep disruption to a minimum.”

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