Traffic delays in Leeds expected due to burst water main in Kirkstall

A burst water main on Viaduct Road in Kirkstall is expected to cause congestion in the area this evening.

A spokeswoman for Leeds council has said: "A 12 inch water main on Viaduct Road has been damaged.

A burst water main on Viaduct Road in Kirkstall is causing congestion in the area.placeholder image
A burst water main on Viaduct Road in Kirkstall is causing congestion in the area.

"Yorkshire Water are in attendance and traffic is currently being managed with two way temporary traffic signals."

Leeds Travel Info tweeted: "Roadworks on Viaduct Road in Kirkstall between the A65 Kirkstall Road and Forge Lane."

Drivers should expect delays along Kirkstall Road.

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