Hole keeps road in Loughborough closed to traffic

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Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Motorists are being warned to expect more delays in Loughborough due to emergency works to fix a hole in a road.

The large hole appeared recently in Wood Gate in the town and the road was closed to traffic at 10.30am on Saturday after it suddenly got a lot bigger.

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    Wood Gate in Loughborough is closed due to a hole

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    Wood Gate in Loughborough is closed due to a hole

The work, which was initially due to be completed by the end of Saturday, is still ongoing.

A spokesman for Leicestershire County Council said: "Following yesterday's road collapse, Wood Gate in Loughborough town centre will remain closed from its junction of Packhorse Lane to the A6 at High Street.

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"Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes although the Beehive Lane pay-and-display car park will remain open.

"The area around the hole caused by the collapse has been made safe and an investigation will be carried out into the cause."

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  • Profile image for Neil0123

    by Neil0123

    Monday, March 11 2013, 6:55PM

    “They are looking into it !!! (well, someone had to make this comment)”

  • Profile image for Thersites

    by Thersites

    Monday, March 11 2013, 2:24PM

    “Not again. This road keeps collapsing. Get your act together county highways. Or are you looking for a buried king or oil”

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