Work starts on Eastern Road, Portsmouth
Following the burst sewer pipe on Eastern Road in Portsmouth in September 2025, our teams are set to repair and line the rising main.
Following the burst sewer pipe on Eastern Road in Portsmouth in September 2025, our teams are set to repair and line the rising main.
We’re going to be working hard to repair and line the pipe. We’re sorry to say our work will cause disruption to residents and commuters.
This means diverting the shared footpath and cycle lane to the coastal path and closing one lane southbound from the junction just north of Tangier Road.
Footpath and cycle lane
From 8pm (Tuesday, 14 October 2025), the shared footpath and cycle lane (starting just south of the junction to Tangier Road to the junction of Burrfields Road) will be diverted to the coastal path.
This is in preparation for the repair work happening on Eastern Road next week.
One lane Southbound
- From 8pm Tuesday 14 October 2025 until 6am on Wednesday 15 October, one lane southbound, (starting just north of the junction to Tangier Road) will be temporarily closed for equipment delivery.
- From 8pm on Tuesday 21 October 2025, one lane southbound (starting just north of the junction to Tangier Road) will be closed for the start of the repair and lining of the pipe for the duration of the works.
The repair and lining work will take up to seven weeks, barring any unforeseen issues and is also weather dependent.
One southbound lane closure and footpath and cycle diversion will be in place during this time.
Our engineers will work daytime and nighttime, including weekends.
Both northbound lanes will be open.
We are working with Portsmouth City Council and keeping residents updated.