A burst water main in Branksome has now been repaired – but works will continue to cause traffic problems into the evening.

The emergency works repairs at Poole Road on the junction with Cromer Road caused traffic chaos in Branksome yesterday, and continued today. Sembcorp Bournemouth Water completed their repairs around lunchtime, but the closure of Cromer Road and use of temporary traffic lights on Poole Road will continue it early evening to allow the tarmac to set.

A spokesman said: “Poole Council is aware of our work and have had input into the traffic management issue. We are sorry for the inconvenience and disturbance caused by these works.”

Yellow Buses are warning passengers of delays of up to 60 minutes on services due to the congestion.