The B653 Lower Harpenden Road has re-opened afer a burst water main has been repaired.

The stretch of the road between the junction of Thrales End Lane and Farr’s Lane at East Hyde was closed yesterday to help repair it.

Although Affinity Water initially repaired the leak, it subsequently burst again. and diversions were put in place.

Customers living in Southern Rise may have experienced interruptions to their water supply.