Water leak 'fountain' causes traffic chaos on busy Sheffield road
By David Walsh
Published 20th Apr 2026, 14:36 BST
Traffic delayed by water leak fountain
A burst water main caused chaos on a major Sheffield road this morning.
A leak caused a water fountain to develop on St Mary’s Road, close to its junction with Shoreham Street.
Yorkshire Water said a team arrived to tackle the issue at 10.30am.
A spokesperson said: "Our team is onsite to repair a burst main on St Mary’s Road, Sheffield.
“Traffic management is currently in place to ensure the safety of the team and road users.
"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone in the area for their continued patience whilst we complete the repair as quickly as possible."
It comes after a leak on Shoreham Street, near Triple Point Brewery, caused traffic delays on Saturday morning.