A lane of Oystermouth Highway in Swansea was closed by highways officers so repairs may be carried out
A serious visitors route in Swansea has been partially closed after a sinkhole appeared within the street. Highways officers closed a lane at Oystermouth Highway on Sunday afternoon and it presently stays closed whereas repairs are carried out.
In a press release Swansea council stated it had been alerted to the sinkhole which developed on the eastbound carriageway immediately outdoors Swansea jail.
A brief closure is in place for one lane and it’s inflicting some tailbacks whereas motorists are suggested to make use of different routes.
Delays are anticipated across the space anyway on Sunday on account of the continuing Ironman triathlon occasion which has shut numerous roads between Maritime Quarter and the Mumbles. You’ll be able to see these closures right here.
There’s additionally some disruption on the Gower with street closures and one-way methods in place till round 6pm on Sunday. You’ll be able to see Ironman updates together with any visitors difficulties within the space right here.
Some reckoned the sizeable gap outdoors the jail might be from escapees from the jail. Karen Cheval stated: “The tune to The Nice Escape instantly got here to thoughts.”
Renee Cullen added: “Glad it is not simply me who instantly thought this might be the results of inmates digging themselves out.”
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