Burst water main shuts main route in and out of Northampton

One of the main routes in and out of Northampton is closed on Wednesday morning (May 18) after a water main burst.

The A5199 Welford Road has been shut between Chapel Brampton and Spratton until Anglian Water engineers can deal with the leak.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Highways said: “We are aware but are aiting for further information.”