A GAS leak has forced the closure of a road in Didcot.
Ladygrove Road was shut in both directions this evening, and will remain closed tomorrow.
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Initially Abingdon Road was also shut in both directions, but the closure has since been shortened just to affect Ladygrove.
Due to a gas leak in #Didcot, the #A4130 Abingdon Road and #B4016 Lady Grove road and has been closed in both directions between the Hadden Hill roundabout and Sires Hill, please avoid the area #OxonTravel pic.twitter.com/o9Kyf9dqdi
— Oxfordshire County (@OxfordshireCC) July 17, 2019
Ladygrove Road was closed between Sires Hill and the A4130.
Aerial view of Abingdon Road running into Ladygrove Road (Google Maps)
Traffic appeared to be coping well despite the disruption.
Oxfordshire County Council said the gas main had 'ruptured,' and warned that the road closure will cause issues to 'peak morning traffic.'
ADVANCE WARNING : The #B4016 #LadyGrove Road in #Didcot will be closed in both directions tomorrow due to a ruptured gas main. This will cause issues to morning peak traffic so please allow extra time for for your journey around this area #OxonTravel pic.twitter.com/Lz1CYyBSVz
— Oxfordshire County (@OxfordshireCC) July 17, 2019
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