Liverpool Road closed between Buckley and Ewloe following burst water main

Liverpool Road is closed between Buckley and Ewloe following burst water main.

A number of homes have been left without water this morning due to the burst pipe.

A map on Welsh Water’s website indicates a widespread area affected by the burst pipe, spanning from Hawarden to Alltami and Connah’s Quay.

The water company has stated it is doing “all we can to restore supplies back to normal”

Residents in Hawarden and Aston Hill have reported issues with their water, with some properties running dry.

On Monday, social media posts highlighted significant water flow on Liverpool Road between Buckley and Ewloe.

A traffic report for the area states: “Road closed and slow traffic due to emergency repairs on B5127 Liverpool Road both ways from the Texaco Garage to Smithy Lane.”

Happy 1st day back at school #Hawarden & #Ewloe. Burst water pipe on Liverpool Road. I think the road is closed but I know the X4 & 5 @arrivabuswales are diverted. Also there are temp traffic lights by Moore Lane one lane of traffic @DeesideDotCom might know more.

— Dawn-Storm (@DawnPardoe) September 5, 2023

Welsh Water’s website confirmed a significant disruption in water supply due to a burst main, it says:

“Burst Water Main affecting Mold/Buckley & Connah’s Quay.”

“We’re aware of a burst on our network which is affecting the Water Supply to this area.”

“We have a team onsite and doing all we can to restore supplies back to normal as soon as possible.”

“Until the pipe is fixed, you may experience low pressure or no water.”

“We expect all supplies to be fully restored by later this morning.”