A BURST water main caused a busy section of a road in the South Side of Glasgow close.

Victoria Road was shut off northbound at Butterbiggins Road an Gourock Street southbound.

Drivers had been advised to use an alternate route and police diversions had been put into place.

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Delays were to be expected at peak times. However, it has since been confirmed that the route has been reopened.