A Fenland road will be closed for the next two months while significant work is done on a water main.
Gadd's Lane in Wisbech closed on May 5 to all motor vehicles and is not due to re-open until July 10.
There is a diversion route in operation through Barton Road, Chapel Road, Dowgate Road and Leverington Common.
An Anglian Water spokesperson said: “We’ll be working on Gadd’s Lane in Wisbech from May 5 through to July, investing more than £350,000 to replace 1.6km of ageing water main.
"This pipe has been prone to bursts in recent years, so this investment to replace it will help make Wisbech’s water network more reliable, meaning burst pipes and interruptions to customers’ supplies are less likely.
"This is particularly important because the East of England is one of the driest and fastest-growing regions in the country, meaning we’re already seeing significant impacts from climate change – for instance, last year was the driest spring and summer since 1976 – so upgrading and improving our infrastructure like this is needed to make sure there’s enough water to go around for the future."
The spokesperson added: “We know we’ve been working in the area a lot recently, and we really do appreciate the local community’s patience and understanding while we deliver these essential improvements.
"To complete the works safely, Gadd’s Lane will be closed for the duration of the project, with a managed diversion route and maintained access for residents and businesses throughout.
"Access arrangements will be adjusted as the works progress along the road, and we will keep local users informed at each stage.
"We appreciate the inconvenience that roadworks can cause, and we’d like to thank all our customers in Wisbech for bearing with us while we carry out more vital work on our network.”
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