UPDATED: Burst water main shuts Darwen road

12:24pm Wednesday 14th March 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Dan Clough, Reporter

The force of the water tore up Lynwood Avenue. The force of the water tore up Lynwood Avenue.

A BURST water main tore a road apart as residents watched hundreds of gallons gush down the street.

Lynwood Avenue in Darwen was plunged into chaos after the burst this morning.

The road surface rose almost a foot, leaving a scene ‘like an earthquake’.

Pupils from nearby St Cuthbert’s Primary School, were sent home because the burst cut off their water supply.

Scores of homes in the area were also temporarily affected as the pipe gushed water for around two hours.

United Utilities engineers isolated the faulty pipe and switched it off.

They diverted supplies to ensure all water was restored by the afternoon.

A United Utilities spokesman said: "The first job for our engineers is to fix the damaged pipe, and then to move onto repairing the road itself.

"Unfortunately, there has been significant damage to the highway, due to the force of the burst, meaning the road the closure could be in place for up to a fortnight. This is a worst case scenario, and we'll be doing everything we can to return things to normal as quickly as possible."

The road will be closed for at least two weeks from its junction with Blackburn Road to Ribble Avenue and Hartington Road, as repair works are carried out.

St Cuthbert’s is set to reopen.

Comments (14)

1:28pm Wed 14 Mar 12

Your ferret stinks says...

Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe.

Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street. Your ferret stinks

2:47pm Wed 14 Mar 12

mrmeldrin says...

Your ferret stinks wrote:
Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe.

Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Lots of sympathy for us then.
We're having to struggle with no water, we can't make a drink, flush the toilet, mix cement for the backyard, wash up or water the plants.
The road is blocked so we are having to divert a long way around the burst which is adding to our problems. Life is hell here in Lynwood land.
[quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.[/p][/quote]Lots of sympathy for us then. We're having to struggle with no water, we can't make a drink, flush the toilet, mix cement for the backyard, wash up or water the plants. The road is blocked so we are having to divert a long way around the burst which is adding to our problems. Life is hell here in Lynwood land. mrmeldrin

3:10pm Wed 14 Mar 12

Between_the_lions says...

Least you won't flood as there are no flat bits in darren.
Least you won't flood as there are no flat bits in darren. Between_the_lions

4:15pm Wed 14 Mar 12

Twinsmumbeccy says...

Good news is also the kids got half a day off at St Cuthberts and the school have informed us that Lynwood and Ribble Avenue will remain closed until AFTER EASTER!
Good news is also the kids got half a day off at St Cuthberts and the school have informed us that Lynwood and Ribble Avenue will remain closed until AFTER EASTER! Twinsmumbeccy

4:51am Thu 15 Mar 12

AnimalReid says...

All these people whinging and moaning about not having any water - its pathetic. You dont know how lucky you are. When I was a young lad we had to walk 6 miles to the well three times a day.
...
Unbeleivable.
All these people whinging and moaning about not having any water - its pathetic. You dont know how lucky you are. When I was a young lad we had to walk 6 miles to the well three times a day. ... Unbeleivable. AnimalReid

8:02am Thu 15 Mar 12

mrmeldrin says...

AnimalReid wrote:
All these people whinging and moaning about not having any water - its pathetic. You dont know how lucky you are. When I was a young lad we had to walk 6 miles to the well three times a day.
...
Unbeleivable.
Well! 36 miles round trip in total wouldn't leave much time for anything else. It might have been better if you had moved closer to it.
I am sure if you had complained Utilities might have dug a new one.
Unbelievable you didn't think it through.
[quote][p][bold]AnimalReid[/bold] wrote: All these people whinging and moaning about not having any water - its pathetic. You dont know how lucky you are. When I was a young lad we had to walk 6 miles to the well three times a day. ... Unbeleivable.[/p][/quote]Well! 36 miles round trip in total wouldn't leave much time for anything else. It might have been better if you had moved closer to it. I am sure if you had complained Utilities might have dug a new one. Unbelievable you didn't think it through. mrmeldrin

8:53am Thu 15 Mar 12

dwdarwen says...

Divert a long way round! How is up birch hall really classed as a long way round?
If water was only off for a few hours then its only the stay at home people effected, while I presume other people who don't work that you know are off work, go see them if you need water!
Your internet is still working meaning your able to get on here and moan, hardly real third world crisis
Divert a long way round! How is up birch hall really classed as a long way round? If water was only off for a few hours then its only the stay at home people effected, while I presume other people who don't work that you know are off work, go see them if you need water! Your internet is still working meaning your able to get on here and moan, hardly real third world crisis dwdarwen

10:27am Thu 15 Mar 12

mrmeldrin says...

Ever heard of having to work from home, company would rather use my facilities at my expense.
Can't wait for 1st April! You're all so gullible and easily wound up about issues that don't even concern you.
Ever heard of having to work from home, company would rather use my facilities at my expense. Can't wait for 1st April! You're all so gullible and easily wound up about issues that don't even concern you. mrmeldrin

7:20pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Your ferret stinks says...

mrmeldrin wrote:
Ever heard of having to work from home, company would rather use my facilities at my expense.
Can't wait for 1st April! You're all so gullible and easily wound up about issues that don't even concern you.
So why is it the long way round for you when you don't have to drive to work you plonker.
Sounds to me like it's you who's the one thats easily wound up because you cant mix cement in your backyard....ahhh bless.

C u 1st April u fool!
[quote][p][bold]mrmeldrin[/bold] wrote: Ever heard of having to work from home, company would rather use my facilities at my expense. Can't wait for 1st April! You're all so gullible and easily wound up about issues that don't even concern you.[/p][/quote]So why is it the long way round for you when you don't have to drive to work you plonker. Sounds to me like it's you who's the one thats easily wound up because you cant mix cement in your backyard....ahhh bless. C u 1st April u fool! Your ferret stinks

8:22pm Sat 17 Mar 12

White Eagle says...

Your ferret stinks wrote:
Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe.

Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man?

What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street?

What goes round - comes back around.
[quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.[/p][/quote]Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around. White Eagle

10:35am Sun 18 Mar 12

becstar says...

The hole is pretty much right outside my front door and the last few nights have been absolute bliss because taxis aren't up and down at all hours flying over the speed bumps waking me up. The ''long'' way round adds a whole 2 minutes onto my journey to work (how on earth will I cope)!!! Somewhere in the world someone is getting blown up, living in poverty, rummaging through rubbish tips to make a living...you get the point. It's a burst water pipe, it happens. So the road will be shut for a couple of weeks. Deal with it.
The hole is pretty much right outside my front door and the last few nights have been absolute bliss because taxis aren't up and down at all hours flying over the speed bumps waking me up. The ''long'' way round adds a whole 2 minutes onto my journey to work (how on earth will I cope)!!! Somewhere in the world someone is getting blown up, living in poverty, rummaging through rubbish tips to make a living...you get the point. It's a burst water pipe, it happens. So the road will be shut for a couple of weeks. Deal with it. becstar

12:29pm Sun 18 Mar 12

Your ferret stinks says...

White Eagle wrote:
Your ferret stinks wrote:
Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe.

Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man?

What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street?

What goes round - comes back around.
Why on earth are you getting your knickers in a twist, exactly what have i said to make you go off at the DEEP end?
Try reading becstars comment as the burst is right out side his front door before you go calling people pathetic and if you can smell me from where you are thats great news because i've just left you a nice warm present so breath in child cos there's vitamins in the air!
[quote][p][bold]White Eagle[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.[/p][/quote]Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around.[/p][/quote]Why on earth are you getting your knickers in a twist, exactly what have i said to make you go off at the DEEP end? Try reading becstars comment as the burst is right out side his front door before you go calling people pathetic and if you can smell me from where you are thats great news because i've just left you a nice warm present so breath in child cos there's vitamins in the air! Your ferret stinks

3:31pm Mon 19 Mar 12

harrythehamster says...

White Eagle wrote:
Your ferret stinks wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around.
He's ferret you numb back & front.Cockney rhyming slang.Work it out.A water burst in Darwen.Something else for you pathetic F**kpigs to moan on about.How's your wind turbine doing anyhow?
Telly Tubby land.
[quote][p][bold]White Eagle[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.[/p][/quote]Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around.[/p][/quote]He's ferret you numb back & front.Cockney rhyming slang.Work it out.A water burst in Darwen.Something else for you pathetic F**kpigs to moan on about.How's your wind turbine doing anyhow? Telly Tubby land. harrythehamster

3:32pm Mon 19 Mar 12

harrythehamster says...

White Eagle wrote:
Your ferret stinks wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.
Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around.
He's a ferret you numb back & front.Cockney rhyming slang.Work it out.A water burst in Darwen.Something else for you pathetic F**kpigs to moan on about.How's your wind turbine doing anyhow?
Telly Tubby land.
[quote][p][bold]White Eagle[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Your ferret stinks[/bold] wrote: Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, was closed by police after large amounts of water spilled onto the road surface from the main pipe. Yep...that's what usually happens when a pipe bursts in the street.[/p][/quote]Bit of a joker are you? (Your Ferret Stinks) I can say I can smell you from here, you pathetic little man, or are you a little man? What would you say if this water pipe burst in you street? What goes round - comes back around.[/p][/quote]He's a ferret you numb back & front.Cockney rhyming slang.Work it out.A water burst in Darwen.Something else for you pathetic F**kpigs to moan on about.How's your wind turbine doing anyhow? Telly Tubby land. harrythehamster

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