One of Swindon’s busiest roads will be closed overnight after it was flooded by a burst pipe last week.

The water company will be doing resurfacing works, with Thamesdown Drive closed at the junction of Elstree Way from 7pm tonight (May 30) to 6am tomorrow (May 31).

Otherwise, a lane closure remains in place at the junction.

Last Thursday, May 23, the A-road became a river after a burst pipe ruptured the road surface at the Elstree Way junction creating a large hole and releasing gallons of water around 3.30pm.

Police closed off a large section of the road near the Toby Carvery and Blunsdon Arms while the utility company did its best to stop the waters.

As of 7pm, the road was cleared and traffic had returned to normal.

Swindon Borough Council said the road suffered extensive flood damage, saying: “Due to the extent of the flooding caused by the burst water main, there is considerable damage to the road.”

Some houses also lost water due to the burst pipe, but supply was restored. 

Some water discolouration was anticipated and Thames Water recommended running the tap for two to three minutes to fix this.