Belfast road to remain closed for at least FIVE days after sewer collapses

A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Water said: “NI Water is working to repair a collapsed sewer in Belfast at the junction of Garmoyle Street and Dock Street.

“In order to facilitate this emergency work, a lane closure has been in place from 12th December and will remain there until at least the 16th December. Reopening of this lane will depend on how well the repair goes and could be extended if the void is larger than expected.

“Initial investigations have found that the road liner has fallen through the sewer blocking it completely.

“This has created a void between the underside of the tarmac road and the sewer. This is an old Victorian built sewer and so we are repairing part of history, care and time must be taken.

“Materials are currently being sourced and work will commence at 8am on Tuesday 15th December.

“NI Water will provide regular updates until this emergency repair work is completed. We would like to thank the public for their patience and reassure them we are doing everything we can to complete the repair as soon as possible.”