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Dec 2022
Burst water main traffic problems set to continue in Nidderdale
Update: Yorkshire Water emailed on the morning of Friday, December 16 to say: The repair is complete and our teams will be reinstating and reopening to road as soon as possible.
Traffic problems caused by a burst water main in Dacre are expected to continue until next week.
Buses, including school services, were diverted again this morning due to the problem.
A spokesman for The Harrogate Bus Company said:
"A burst water main at Dacre is leading to diversions affecting route 24 and school service 620H.
"Currently Yorkshire Water advise that the affected section of road will remain closed until Monday (19 December): if that date is brought forward, we will of course advise customers.
"In the meantime and until Yorkshire Water's repairs are completed, buses are unable to serve stops between Fountains Bents and Dacre Banks.
He added:
"The 620H is serving the top section of Dacre from Summerbridge. Students waiting at the Providence Chapel bus stop can walk a short distance to board the 620H, which enables the bus to turn around at Dacre Lane before going back past Summerbridge towards Clint Bank, then continuing via Birstwith to resume its normal route at Elton Lane.
"Early contact was made with all schools involved yesterday (Wednesday) and a regular driver is allocated to the 620H which also helps with communication."
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The spokesman said the delay to today's 10am route 24 departure from Harrogate was caused by "mechanical issues with the bus", adding:
"Our engineer was able to carry out roadside repairs: however this, plus the diversion at Dacre, led to this journey being delayed. Our apologies to customers for this delay."
A Yorkshire Water spokesman said:
“Our teams are aware of a leak on a water main in Dacre. We are working to repair this as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
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