Milton Keynes road remains closed due to burst water main

Wednesday, 17 August 2022 12:37

Multiple burst water mains have closed a section of Bletcham Way near Asda and Ikea in Milton Keynes for a fifth day.

The closure is in place between the Asda entrance and the junction with Watling Street/Grafton Street heading out of Bletchley.

Motorists heading into Bletchley are unaffected as the closure is only in one direction.

The closure has been in place since around 9am on Saturday morning (13/8).

All businesses in the area are open as normal.

Traffic is moving slowly on nearby roads as a result.

Anglian Water have not reported any disruption to water supplies for local residents.

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