Burst Pipes Disrupt Water Supply, Close Schools, Businesses in Nigel, Oxford

A major water pipe burst in Oxford's Mill Lane area has disrupted water supply to homes, businesses, and schools across the OX3, OX4, and OX33 postcode areas, leading to closures and low water pressure issues. Thames Water has been working through the night to isolate and repair the 600-meter trunk main pipe, deploying tankers to replenish water and setting up a bottled water station at Oxford Thornhill Park & Ride to assist affected residents. The disruption has forced several schools, including Headington Quarry Nursery School and New Marston Primary School, to close, while businesses like Greggs, Costa Coffee, and The Black Boy Headington pub have shut early or limited services due to the lack of running water. Traffic management on the nearby A40 has been implemented to facilitate repair works, causing additional traffic delays. Local officials, including Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds, have expressed concern over the impact of the outage and the necessary road closures. Thames Water continues essential work to restore full water pressure and supply as quickly as possible, apologizing for the inconvenience caused.