Thousands of London motorists may be forced to find alternate routes until Friday after a watermain break shut down the intersection of Highbury Avenue and Huron Street.
A city spokesperson says the break was reported just before 3 a.m.
“Water flow is under control, and preparations are underway to begin excavation,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“At this stage, crews are assessing the extent of the damage to determine how much pipe will need to be replaced.”
The city posted the road closure and repair on Facebook at 6:30 a.m. advising drivers to avoid the area.
XFM News was on scene Tuesday morning, capturing video that shows the scope of the cleanup and repair work at the intersection.
London’s roadwork website, Renew London, reports the intersection to be closed until Friday at 11 p.m.
London Transit Commission announced temporary detours on Twitter/X for routes 10, 15, 25 and 27. LTC says to check their realtime site for detour details.
The City of London says it will provide updates as information becomes available.
