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Lengthy road repairs continue in Kingston

Emergency repair works to a large water main under the carriageway in Wood Street, Kingston Town Centre are still under way.<--break->“></p> <p>Drivers faced further delays after a burst main caused considerable structural damage to the Kingston hill highway.</p> <p>Thames Water remained committed to the original timeline of construction, reopening both lanes on Wood Street late on Sunday, March 11 before Monday’s rush hour traffic.</p> <p>But it is reported that there are still some problems with the actual repairs to the main itself, which have delayed reinstatement of the highway.</p> <p>The Kingston Hill area still faces severe delays, even though the damaged main is now repaired, the carriageway still needs major repairs.</p> <p>Further disruption was caused after a 100ft lorry became jammed trying to turn a corner at 8pm on Monday, March 5.</p> <p>Travellers are still advised to check travel updates on websites and local radio if they travel into Kingston.</p> <p>This is not the first time Kingston travellers face traffic disruption due to underground pipe bursts.</p> <p>In January 2011, Thames Water engineers spent two months repairing the damage.</p> <p>Bus routes are still on diversion.</p> <!-- MOLONGUI AUTHORSHIP PLUGIN 4.7.10 --> <!-- https://www.molongui.com/authorship/ --> <div class=

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