14-foot deep sewer collapse cause of emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in disruption
A collapsed sewer 14-foot underground is the cause of emergency roadworks in West Bromwich resulting in traffic disruption.
Repairs are being carried out in Hill Top by Severn Trent Water workers between Witton Lane and New Swan Lane, Black Lake in West Bromwich meaning that part of the road is closed.
Sandwell Council said: “The emergency works on Hill Top West Bromwich are to repair a collapse to a foul sewer that is located 4.5m deep below the carriageway.
"This has resulted in the integrity of the carriageway being compromised. Severn Trent Water commenced works to repair the sewer and return the carriageway to a safe condition on September 22 and are currently due to complete the works by October17.”
Motorists and passengers relying on a busy bus service are facing diversions in the area as a result. The popular National Express West Midlands 79 bus service which runs from Wolverhampton to the town via Bilston, Darlaston, and Wednesbury are among those affected.
In the West Bromwich town direction services are running via Holloway Bank, Witton Lane Jowett's Lane, Clarkes Lane, Heath Lane, Vicarage Road, Church Lane and Old Meeting Street and vice versa.
