Work continues to make road safe after sinkhole

Road closures are continuing so investigators can understand the scale of the damage to buildings after a sinkhole appeared in La Pouquelaye area of St Helier.

The hole at Rouge Bouillon appeared after a water main burst in December, creating empty spaces under buildings and structures, said the Government of Jersey.

It means the road is still closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as work continues to ensure it is safe, the government's Infrastructure and Development department (I&D) said.

It said steel strapping was being put on a building in Clarendon Road to stabilise it.

Once the work is completed structural and geotechnical engineers will investigate soil conditions under the foundations to see if there is any movement.

I&D said: "The situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls and buildings that are severely cracked and have been subject to significant movement."

The government said Rouge Bouillon would reopen when it was safe to do so after a review planned for 2 May.

It has ruled out other traffic diversions and advised people to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.

The government added: "We understand that the closure has significant impacts on daily travel and local businesses."

Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to [email protected].