A BURST water main has flooded a road in New Eltham this evening.

Firefighters have been called to A211 Footscray Road to help clear the water.

Police have closed the road in both directions between the junction with Cambridge Green and Inca Drive and the water has spread to driveways.

Bus routes 160, 233, 314, 321 and B13 are being diverted.

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