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Main Route Into Shanklin Set To Reopen Later Today (Weds)

A main route into Shanklin, which has been closed for three days, is set to reopen later today (Wednesday).

Southern Water teams have been working to repair a burst water main on Whitecross Lane.

The issue was reported on Sunday, before the road was shut on Monday for emergency repair works.

The road remains closed this morning.

A Southern Water spokesperson told Isle of Wight Radio:

"The road was closed to undertake repairs on a six-inch main at Whitecross Road, which are now complete.

"The team on-site are now working to repair and reinstate the road, which they hope to complete by the end of the day."

*UPDATED 1.45pm

*The road has reopened.

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