PART of a footpath in Colchester town centre has been closed in the interests of safety after a water main burst
The main burst in the early hours of the morning in Balkerne Hill.
Anglian Water engineers are at the scene at the moment conducting repairs.
A section of footpath near the Hole in the Wall pub has been closed for the safety of the public whilst repairs are ongoing.
An Anglian Water spokesperson said: “Our teams are currently working to repair a burst water main on the Balkerne Hill footpath in Colchester.
"A section of the footpath is closed near the Hole in the Wall pub for the safety of local pedestrians.
"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank customers for their patience while we complete this repair.”
Videos posted on social media show water gushing down from the footpath on to Balkerne Hill, which is a busy route into the town centre.
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Pedestrians should avoid the area if possible.
An Essex Highways spokesperson added: “We are aware of the issue and can confirm that there has been major damage to the footway that runs from Middleborough Roundabout up to and along Balkerne Hill, caused by a burst pipe.
"For safety reasons, it has now been closed.
"Anglian Water are responsible for the repairs and are currently on site assessing the damage prior to repairing and making good.”
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