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The Terrace and Pelham Road South, in Gravesend, close to allow Southern Water repairs following burst mains

By: Alex Langridge alangridge@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 20:19, 06 August 2024

Updated: 16:05, 09 August 2024

Motorists have complained of “traffic mayhem” as two roads in a town centre closed following burst water mains.

The Terrace, in Gravesend, which is part of the one-way system, was shut between Queen Street and Harmer Street due to a leak.

The Terrace was closed due to a burst water main. Picture: Graham Long

On Tuesday afternoon, teams from Southern Water, KCC Highways and construction company Clancy were at the scene.

Engineers were working to repair a leaking valve in one of the pipes.

A spokesperson for Southern Water said: “We hope to have completed the repairs by tomorrow (August 7). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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Diversion routes were in place, however, motorists said there was “traffic mayhem” earlier as drivers tried to navigate the closure.

Repairs have since been completed and The Terrace and one-way system through Gravesend has reopened (August 9).

Elsewhere in the town, Pelham Road South, near Perry Street, is still closed due to a burst mains.

The whole road is shut to allow for repairs and traffic will be diverted via Old Road West, Dover Road and Vale Road.

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