Jersey Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that a burst water main has created a sinkhole underneath the road.
“Significant cracks have appeared in the walls of the building that makes the corner of Clarendon Road, and Rouge Bouillon,” the emergency service said.
Pictured: A burst water main has created a sinkhole underneath the road at the bottom of La Pouquelaye. (Josh Griffiths)
Building control will determine whether or not the property is safe.
Jersey Water has confirmed that both lanes between Midvale Road and Palmyra Road will be closed for the rest of the day at least.
Diversions are in place, but islanders are being asked to avoid the area.
School collections at D’Auvergne and Janvrin are likely to be impacted.
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