A water main has burst in a Wickford road with roadworks likely to last for a week.

The water main in A129 Southend Road near Golden Jubilee Way, was reported at 7.10am (November 21).

Crews are carrying out repair works which are excepted to be carried out for a week.

The cause of the burst is currently unknown, however the roadworks will be carried out until November 29, according to one.network.

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