AN existing road closure on a city centre street has been extended until the end of June. 

Scottish Water is advising road users that the closure on High Street, between its junctions with Duke Street and Rotten Row, is now expected to remain in place until Friday, June 30. 

The essential sewer network repairs, which started on Monday, January 9 after a survey identified a collapse in the sewer, were initially expected to last for six weeks. 

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However, after contractors came across several "unforeseen" challenges, the works have now been extended to last almost six months to allow the extensive repairs to be completed. 

Georgina Reid, Scottish Water’s corporate affairs manager in the west, said: "It’s vitally important that we are as honest as we can be with our customers about timescales and, unfortunately, the reality is that our main contractors George Leslie Ltd have come across several challenges as these works have unfolded in High Street.

"There are issues which were completely unforeseen and could not have been established until we began digging.

"Uncharted services, remnants of old worksites that predate modern records and tricky ground conditions are all adding to complications."

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She added: "We are currently reviewing our work programme so that we can tackle the challenges the team are facing but there is no way we can avoid the longer closure.

"However, we would like to reassure everyone that we will work to expedite the delivery of this project where possible with the aim of re-opening the road sooner if we can.

"We will continue to work with local residents and business owners to help minimise any disruption for the duration of these works.

"We thank everyone for their patience and understanding throughout."

Since the works began, Scottish Water has put measures in place to assist businesses in the area, which remain open as usual, and pedestrian access is being maintained at all times. 

Drivers are urged to follow the diversion which will be in place via John Knox Street and Wishart Street.