High Road in Pitsea was shut today following reports suggesting a leak in the area, with works undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water. The road closure has forced bus services and motorists to use alternative routes, leading to congestion and delays. The Station Lane bus stop will not be served in both directions. Drivers and buses are being forced to divert (Image: Kim Jennings)Traffic has built up around Pitsea Broadway as drivers seek alternative routes. Essex and Suffolk Water have confirmed that the works are in place to "improve the resilience" of the water mains, and the road should be re-opened shortly.