A significant sinkhole has emerged near a primary school, leading to the closure of the road and the installation of a barrier. The sinkhole, located on Bryn Llidiard in Bridgend outside Litchard Primary School, has prompted authorities to shut down the road from Litchard Hill to Cross Street. Emergency services are on-site investigating the cause of the sinkhole while the school remains operational. Parents have been advised to accompany their children to and from school on foot. Bridgend council has mentioned that updates will be provided once more information is confirmed.
A council spokesperson stated that a road closure has been enforced on Bryn Llidiard due to the sinkhole, with investigations ongoing to determine its origin. Despite the road closure, the school is functioning as usual, with parents instructed to escort their children. Access to the school from Bryn Llidiard is restricted for vehicles, leading to local congestion and potential delays. Further details will be shared once available.
Litchard Primary School has released a statement requesting parents and caregivers to walk their children to and from school in the near future. Local residents have expressed concerns about the sinkhole, with one resident mentioning the road collapse occurring after a passing car. Another local resident highlighted the congestion issues and urged parents to walk their children to alleviate traffic.
Social media users have commented on the incident, with one individual noting the road closure and another expressing dissatisfaction with the road conditions near the school. In a separate incident, motorists experienced traffic disruptions last month when an entire road was closed for over a week due to a sinkhole described as being the size of a 10p coin. The closure in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, spanning 79 meters, was attributed to a larger void beneath the road’s surface by the local highway maintenance authority, Island Roads. Local residents have voiced opinions about the situation, with some calling for improved road maintenance efforts.
