One lane of a major road in West Watford is closed after a burst pipe led to flooding.
Wiggenhall Road was seen half covered with water near the junction with Vicarage Road this morning (August 10).
Affinity Water has confirmed a lane is closed to allow for urgent repairs.
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The water company added that the leak was probably due to today’s hot weather.
Hertfordshire County Council has said it is working with Affinity Water to resolve the issue.
An Affinity Water spokesperson said: "We are currently attending and repairing the leak in Wiggenhall Road and while these urgent repairs take place traffic management systems will be in place.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused but the unprecedented hot weather can lead to the movement of soils which may cause pipes to fracture.
“The traffic management systems will remain in place until the work and the reinstatement of the road have been completed."
One Network, a website that maps traffic disruptions, suggests the work could last until the end of Friday (August 12).
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