Flooding after burst water main causes headache for drivers travelling into Perth city

A burst water main from a leaking fire hydrant has caused an early-morning headache for commuters heading into the city.

Floods of water spewing onto the city bound entry of the Causeway in East Perth have shut down a lane of traffic.

Crews are on the scene directing traffic following the rupture.

Traffic cameras captured dramatic flooding and a spurt of water shooting into the air.

Main Roads issued an alert to the public at about 6am, warning of excess water on the road.

Drivers were told to approach the area with caution.

Water Corp told PerthNow that the repairs should be complete by midday on Thursday.

“In the interim, traffic management is in place and one of the northbound lanes will need to be closed for the safety of our crews,” a spokesperson said.