WASHINGTON — A water main break forced the closure of Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda on Friday evening. Southbound lanes reopened overnight but northbound lanes remain closed from Westmoreland Circle at the Maryland/D.C. line and Duvall Drive for repair crews.
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission said a 12-inch water main broke, flooding the street with water. The pipe was installed in 1934.
It could be Saturday before the road completely reopens and 60 homes in the affected area are without water.
Motorists should try to avoid the area particularly overnight with cold temperatures that could dip and cause icy conditions.
SB lanes just reopened on Mass Ave. Crews will work overnight to fix 12" main. Approximately 60 homes wo water. Pipe put in ground in 1934
— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) December 12, 2014
12" Water Main break has both directions of Mass Ave. closed in Bethesda near Westmoreland Circle to Duval Ave. Crew en route for repairs
— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) December 12, 2014
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