FOOTSCRAY Road in New Eltham is expected to remain closed until Sunday while engineers repair a burst water main.

There is heavy traffic in the area due to emergency repairs and the burst main at the junction with Cambridge Green.

News Shopper: Burst water main in Footscray Road, New Eltham

It has been closed since 5.30pm yesterday (July 2) with diversions in place.

The diversion is affecting bus routes 160, 233, 314, 321 and B13.

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