Commuter chaos as another water main bursts in Adelaide

Traffic delays are again expected in Adelaide this morning after a water main erupted on Marion Road.

SA Water managed to contain the rupture, between Sir Donald Bradman Dr and Henley Beach Rd in Brooklyn Park around 7.30am

The torrent of water sprayed as high as power lines.

Northbound traffic on Marion Rd has been reduced to one lane as emergency crews work to repair the damage.

A water main burst on Pirie Street in the CBD yesterday, closing the street for several hours.

Today’s burst main is the fourth incident in the city in nine days.

The State Opposition has called for a review of South Australia’s water maintenance program.