A413 to close again for repairs after void found under surface
Thomas Broom, Buckinghamshire Council's cabinet member for transport, said: "We are working closely with utility companies already operating nearby to coordinate efforts and minimise disruption. "However, we strongly advise motorists to avoid the area over the weekend if possible."The authority said it has also been dealing with a water leak in Great Missenden, which is not linked to the drainage channel.
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