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Traffic Chaos As Blocked Sewer Closes Ryde's Queen's Road

There are long tailbacks heading into Ryde this afternoon (Friday), following the closure of Queen's Road.

The popular route has been shut due to a blocked sewer. Southern Water engineers are working to fix the issue.

It is expected to closed over the weekend, too.

The closure has meant drivers are facing major delays heading into Ryde. Queues of traffic currently stretch back as far as Wootton.

Motorists are having to divert via Argyll Street. 

A spokesperson for Island Roads said:

"There are delays and motorists are advised to avoid this part of the town if possible."

Queen's Road was recently made one-way for an estimated ten weeks. 

Separate works are underway to repair a wall.

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