Road closure on Tiverton street

Sewer works in town

Sewer system works on a route just outside the centre of a Devon town could close the road for more than a week.

Routine maintenance by South West Water revealed an issue that needed rectifying, and now the firm has opted to install a new manhole on Park Street.

The works mean the road is closed in both directions, with signs warning drivers that there is also no access to Barrington Street.

But pedestrian access remains possible.

Photos show the presence of an excavator at the site, showing the significance of the works.

A spokesperson from South West Water said: “Our teams are installing a new manhole on Park Street to access a section of the sewer after a significant build-up of grit was discovered during routine maintenance.

“This will allow us to remove the grit and help prevent issues in the future by keeping the sewer clear.

“Park Street is planned to be closed until Monday 8 September, with pedestrian access maintained.

“We are working hard to finish the work as quickly as possible and we will reopen the road earlier if we can.

“We would like to thank local residents and road users for their patience while we carry out these essential improvements to the local sewer network.”

Some reports on social media suggested there had been a sewer collapse, but SWW said this was not the case.