Severe traffic jams building up as flood closes Shepcote Lane in Sheffield

A busy road in Sheffield remains closed this morning due to a flood.
By Alastair Ulke
Published 19th Jan 2022, 08:18 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2022, 08:38 BST
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Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, was closed last night because of the extent of flooding caused by a water leak.

Engineers were drafted in to carry out emergency repairs and while the leak is understood to have been stemmed, the road remains closed.

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Sheffield Council described the incident as a ‘significant water leak which has flooded the road’.

Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield, remains closed this morning following a major water leakShepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield, remains closed this morning following a major water leak
Shepcote Lane, Tinsley, Sheffield, remains closed this morning following a major water leak

Diversions were put in place to keep traffic away from the water.

In an update this morning, Yorkshire Water said the road remains closed on both sides. The company said there is no time estimate yet for when the repairs are expected to be completed.