CASHES Green Road in Stroud has been closed to allow for repairs to a burst water pipe.

The closure is causing traffic congestion in the surrounding area.

Severn Trent have repaired the pipe and are now working to get the road back to normal and open again as quickly as possible

A Severn Trent spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by our teams working through the night fixing a burst pipe on Cashes Green Road.

"The burst was not causing any issues for customers, and we’re pleased to say it was fixed this morning.

"Our teams will now be working to get the road back to normal and open again as quickly as possible.”