Sheffield Road Tinsley: Major road near huge IKEA closed this morning

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A major Sheffield road is closed today, after a water main burst.

Sheffield Council has warned residents to avoid the area as work is carried out to try to solve the problem and carry out repairs.

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The authority’s Streets Ahead team, which is responsible for maintenance of the city’s roads, has issued a statement on the problem this morning.

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They said: “Sheffield Road (Tinsley) remains closed this morning between IKEA & TGI Fridays due to a burst water main.

“Yorkshire Water are on-site. Please avoid the area if possible. We will keep you updated.”

The road was closed last night, and officials say a section of road is damaged as a result of the burst.

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