Part of a major south east London road remains closed after a water main burst.
Thames Water engineers are working around the clock to repair a burst 36-inch trunk main on Jamaica Road, SE1, near Devon Mansions.
The incident has led to traffic management and road closures to keep the area safe as repairs continue.
The burst main caused significant flooding and damage to the road surface, but Thames Water has confirmed that all customers in the area have water supplies.
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Water is being moved around the local network, though during busier times of the day, customers may experience lower water pressure.
A Thames Water spokesperson said: "Our work to repair the burst water main continued throughout the night and all customers remain in supply.
"Our teams have excavated the site of the burst and will continue working 24/7 to return the site to normal as quickly as possible.
"We're pleased to confirm that water supplies have now been restored to most of our customers affected by the burst water main on Jamaica Road."
The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene at 10.30pm on July 21, and Southwark Council is also involved in managing the situation.
No internal customer flooding has been reported, and Thames Water customer representatives are in the area to support those affected.
Jamaica Road will remain partially closed until the repairs are completed, and drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the signed diversion routes.
Thames Water has said that its team will stay on site until the repair is complete.
A company spokesperson added: "To restore the network as quickly as possible, we've put a 24-hour working arrangement in place, with our engineers working around the clock to complete the repair safely and return the network to normal.
"Everyone on site is focused on completing the repair as quickly and safely as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum."
Thames Water has apologised for the disruption and thanked residents for their patience.
In a statement, the company said: "We are sorry for any disruption caused and appreciate your patience and understanding while we finish the repair."
The company has pledged to provide further updates on the situation, with the next expected by 4pm on July 23.
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