One lane to reopen after burst pipe shuts road

A one-way system is due to be brought in from this weekend, according to Severn Trent

A temporary one-way system is due to be introduced on a bridge because of a burst pipe, a water company said.

Baswich Lane in Baswich, near Stafford, has been completely closed as a result of the issue – which has seen some water supplies in the area affected.

Severn Trent said it was waiting for permission from Network Rail before it could dig down and repair the pipe.

The one-way system would be brought in from this weekend, a spokesperson told the BBC.

"We know that this is a really busy route and have agreed with the council's highways team and Network Rail that we will be moving from a full closure to a single lane closure to help keep traffic moving," they added.

"We'd like to apologise to anyone who has been affected by the closure of Baswich Lane."

Councillor Ann Edgeller said the road closure was causing issues in the area but it had to be done

Local councillor Ann Edgeller said the road closure had been an "absolute catastrophe" for people living in the area but added: "It's got to be done".

She said she had not been given an indication of how long it would take to complete the work, once it began.