“We are sorry for the local disruption": Severn Trent apologise for 'complex' water pipe repairs in Rugby

A Severn Trent spokesperson said the repair work in Dunchurch is “more complex” than first thought.

Frustrated motorists said the village has been gridlocked because of the ongoing issues.

A spokesman said: “We are sorry for the local disruption caused as we continue making emergency pipe repairs on Rugby Road and Southam Road.

“These repairs are more complex than first hoped, and due to the damage caused meant we had to renew sections of the pipe, meaning they have taken longer to fix.

“Our teams are making progress however, and we expect Rugby Road to be open by the end of tomorrow, and Southam Road by the end of next week.

"We know this work is inconvenient, and we’d like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding as we make these essential repairs.”

Multiple burst water pipes this week in Dunchurch have caused loss of supply, significant traffic disruption and damage to the highways.

Rugby Borough Councillor Jon Bennett and Cllr Isabelle McKenzie have written repeated emails to Severn Trent calling for action.

Cllr McKenzie said: “With repeated burst pipes, localised flooding, loss of supply and road closures, Severn Trent's infrastructure is in the spotlight again.”

Severn Trent said Rugby Road should be returned to normal and clear by the end of tomorrow (Thursday, February 12).

Repair work is expected to be completed in Southam Road by the end of next week.