Brisbane traffic: Roads block by burst water main, fallen tree
Tolls have been waived in the Clem Jones Tunnel southbound after a burst water main closed an inner Brisbane street just before peak hour. Picture: 7 News
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TOLLS were waived in the Clem Jones Tunnel southbound this evening after a burst water main closed Ann St, Fortitude Valley.
The Clem7 was free of charge until 7pm to ease inner-city delays.
The incident happened near Montpelier Rd and Skyring Terrace about 3.30pm.
Two lanes had reopened by about 7pm, while another two remained closed as work continued.
Urban Utilities spokeswoman Michelle Cull said: “As soon as we became aware of the burst, we dispatched a crew to turn off the water and isolate the pipe.
“Our crews will work through the night to repair the pipe and restore the road.”
BREAKING: There are long delays for drivers in the Newstead and Valley areas this afternoon. https://t.co/VZ3A1cpmr5 #qldtraffic #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/E1yFL2Fc83
— 7NEWS Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) February 11, 2020
Two lanes of Ann St will remain closed between Commercial Rd and Skyring Tce while works are carried. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
No properties are without water due to the burst main.
Earlier today, a large tree fell on to one of Brisbane’s busiest roads, blocking all lanes of traffic for over three hours and causing major delays for commuters on the city’s northside.
The tree fell on to Sandgate Rd at Ascot, between Butler and Lapraik streets.
The tree has been cleared from the inbound lanes, which reopened at 8.55am.
Major flood warning for Upper Brisbane River
Huge tree down on Sandgate Rd between Bonney Ave and Oriel Rd in Clayfield. All lanes closed and traffic being diverted. 100% avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/1yEml04lf0
— Tonile Wortley (@tonilereads) February 10, 2020
No one was injured by tree that fell about 6:05am and no powerlines are believed to be affected, however one resident reported it took 45 minutes before emergency services attended.
Meanwhile, three children have been hospitalised after a crash that left a car upside down in South Brisbane this morning.
A primary school-aged female was taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after the crash in Runcorn about 8am.
A primary-school-aged male and a female in her late teens suffered minor injuries in the incident at the Bellmead Street and Warrigal Road intersection.
All three injured in the crash have been taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
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