Burst water main at College Park causing traffic problems

Rush-hour commuters are being warned of possible delays at College Park after a water main burst on busy Payneham Rd leaving a large hole.

A burst main on Payneham Rd is causing headaches for rush-hour commuters. Picture: 7NEWS

Early-morning commuters are being warned of a burst water main at College Park causing traffic problems.

The main broke on Monday afternoon outside the Maid Hotel, flooding part of Payneham Rd and leaving a huge hole.

It is still causing headaches with city-bound traffic down to one lane.

SA Water advised work on the water main would continue through the morning peak traffic times and city-bound commuters should allow extra travel time or expect delays.

Police are asking commuters to avoid the area if they can and consider alternative routes.

Rush-hour commuters are warned of possible delays. Picture: 7NEWS

On Monday, a large burst water main at Holden Hill caused chaos for businesses and motorists.

It broke just after 2.30am on Valiant Rd, flooding the back of a Thai restaurant and the servo next door, 7NEWS reported.

A torrent of water flowed down North East Rd, and onto Grand Junction Rd, closing several lanes.

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