A burst water main has forced the closure of a major Wisbech road just months after a previous leak, with Anglian Water engineers and police at the scene dealing with standing water on the carriageway.
Motorists have been urged to avoid Weasenham Lane while emergency repairs are carried out.
In an update, residents were warned: "Please be aware of a burst water main at the location, and yes before you say, it's the same place as the last one."
The latest incident has occurred at a section of Weasenham Lane that has become notorious for infrastructure problems in recent years.
The road is regarded as a hotspot for burst water mains and sinkholes, and has previously been closed for lengthy periods while repair work was carried out.
The latest closure follows a similar incident on August 4, when Cambridgeshire Police were called to Weasenham Lane.
The road was shut between Elm Low Road and Boleness Road after concerns that part of the carriageway may have collapsed.
Anglian Water confirmed the burst had been isolated and said water pressure in the area was expected to return.
Repeated bursts and ground problems have frustrated residents and commuters, forcing multiple road closures over the summer.
Anglian Water engineers are assessing the damage and carrying out repairs, while police manage traffic at the scene.
Drivers should use alternative routes until the road is safe to reopen.
During the August incident, some Wisbech and surrounding-area customers had low water pressure, with Anglian Water aiming to restore supplies by 8pm on August 4.
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