Burst water main on Broad Lane, Bradford, causes disruption

Yesterday, Yorkshire Water completed a repair on a burst water main on Broad Lane, off Sticker Lane, in Laisterdyke.

The Telegraph & Argus visited the road at 10.30am on Friday morning.

Rubble had been dug out of the road forming a hole which was guarded by road safety barriers.

With Bradford battered by wind last night, gusts hit speeds of 40mph, the barriers had fallen.

Yorkshire Water says the road will fully reopen tomorrow (Saturday) as their teams get to work restoring the barriers and reinstating the road.

First Bus says the closure has meant its 608 and 630 services are being diverted.

⚠️SERVICE ALERT - 608, 630 ⚠️

🚧 Broad Lane closed due to Burst Water main.

🔄 608 towards Bradford is diverting via Dick Lane, Parsonage Road.

🔄 608 towards Holmewood/ 630 towards Tyersal are diverting via Sticker Lane, Fenby Avenue, Cutler Heights Lane.

— First West Yorks (@FirstWestYorks) January 26, 2024

A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: “Our teams completed a repair on the burst water main yesterday evening.

"Unfortunately, high winds caused disruption to the barriers on site and our teams are currently on the way to restore the barriers, reinstate the road and reopen it as soon as possible.”