Water pipe bursts once more on main York highway

The Press has obtained footage this afternoon (October 20) of a burst water pipe on Wigginton Highway, which was beforehand stated to be flooding the highway with round a foot of water.

The identical pipe had beforehand burst final week outdoors York Hospital and was topic to emergency repairs, which had simply been accomplished.

@theyorkmix @york_travel @yorkpress Seems just like the water mains on Wigginton Highway that has simply been “repaired” has burst once more. It’s presently below a couple of foot of water. pic.twitter.com/xMfOpMkb0e

— Sandy Macdonald (@sandyjmacdonald) October 20, 2024

A Yorkshire Water spokesperson stated “Sadly the principle on Wigginton Highway has burst at present. Groups are on website repairing it as shortly as they’ll.

“To make sure the restore could be carried out safely the momentary visitors lights from earlier within the week will stay in place till we’ve got absolutely repaired it.

“Just a few bursts can occur one after one other prefer it has on Wigginton Highway, this isn’t unusual. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and thank everybody within the space for his or her persistence.”

The highway is now stated to be away from water.