UPDATE: Southern Water issues update on when Eastern Road will reopen

Despite the road being expected to re-open today (March 25), Southern Water has confirmed that it will remain closed whilst the resurfacing can set.

A Southern Water spokesperson said: “Eastern Road southbound reopens 4am Tuesday 26 March 2024. The cycle and foot path has already reopened.”

 "The re-lining work of the 300-metre-long sewer is nearing completion. The final stage before the road can be reopened safely is to resurface the excavations. These will be left to set before and road sweepers clean the road.

 “We apologise for the disruption this work has caused residents, businesses and commuters. The work, which is part of a £1 million solution, is being taken now to avoid more challenging times in the future.”