United Utilities are dealing with a water leak at the junction if Blackpool Road and Lea Road in Lea.
Water was seen gushing from a drain this afternoon (Friday December 7).
The leak is being investigated and customers have been notified.
An email said: “Once our inspector has investigated we will raise further work and plan in the repair.
“Leaks can be tricky to fix and require planning so they take a little longer than you might expect.”
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