Delays on Bloxwich road as water main bursts

Motorists faced long queues on a major commuter route in Bloxwich today after a water main burst, resulting in emergency repairs.

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South Staffordshire Water installed three-way temporary lights along the A34 Stafford Road after the 3in pipe sprang a leak yesterday.

Rush hour traffic heading between Cannock and Walsall faced jams this morning.

Karen Baxter from South Staffordshire Water said: "All the emergency work was carried out last night, but we need to resurface today."