There have been traffic changes along the Washington Boulevard at intersection with Duhaney Drive in St. Andrew, after a sewer main collapsed, earlier today (Nov 21).

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the failure of the roadway is due to a defect, with a National Water Commission sewer main.

The agency says the failure has created a large hole on the roadway, about 200 meters before getting to the Duhaney park traffic lights, and the entrance to Cooreville Gardens.

Communications Manager at the NWA Stephen Shaw says the n-w-c has been notified of the matter.

Mr. Shaw says one of the roadways is now closed.

In the interim, the NWA is advising motorists using the Washington Boulevard that the exclusive use of the extreme left lane by public passenger buses will be discontinued until the problem is resolved.

The agency says it has also been in discussions with the police to assist with the management of traffic particularly during the evening peak hours.