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a day ago
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Water main break closes major Cottman Avenue intersection in Northeast Philadelphia
A water main break shut down a Northeast Philadelphia intersection early Tuesday as crews worked to stem the flow of water bubbling up from the street. Just before 2 a.m., the six-inch main broke at the corner of Cottman and Oxford avenues in the Burholme section of Northeast Philadelphia. Police cordoned off the intersection and diverted traffic. Crews were working on the scene through the 6 a.m. hour. This is at least the fifth water main break we've had in just over a week in the city of Philadelphia. Another water main break occurred Monday afternoon, nearly four miles down Cottman Avenue at James Street, near State Road. Water was shut off Monday night and repair work was underway, the Philadelphia Water Department said. We're waiting to hear back from PWD on Tuesday's water main break.
CBS News
2 days ago
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Water main break in Northeast Philadelphia floods part of Cottman Avenue
A water main break in Northeast Philadelphia is creating a traffic mess on Monday afternoon. The main break is flooding the streets for drivers on Cottman Avenue near State Road. We've reached out to the Philadelphia Water Department to see if they're sending crews to make repairs, but we've yet to hear back. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
2 days ago
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Major Baltimore County water main break transpired with replacement project in the works
A water line replacement project was in the works along York Road before a major water main break blocked roads and forced some businesses to close over the weekend in Baltimore County. Lauren Buckler, the director of Public Works and Transportation, said the project consists of adding a new water line and later cutting off the old 30-inch line. On Friday, an aging 30-inch water main ruptured on York Road between Schilling Road and Ashland Avenue, which remains closed. Baltimore County officials had hoped to open the road fully by Monday, but now it appears it won't be until Tuesday, as contractors continue to patch up the road. "I want to thank the citizens who have worked with this logistics," Buckler said. "I know that it's difficult. I know it's annoying not to have water. It's annoying to have road detours." Buckler said the next phase of the water line replacement project was going to be on York Road, from Wight Avenue to Shawan Road, which would cover the area where Friday's broken water main sent water flowing onto the streets. "That section is designed," Buckler said. "We're moving forward toward bidding construction. We hope to be awarding construction by the end of this calendar year." Buckler said the county has worked on this project for more than two decades, and it could take two more years to complete. "This is still a busy section of road," Buckler said. "There will be a lot of traffic maintenance while we're doing that. So, it's not that we just shut down and move full steam ahead like this was because this was an emergency." Several businesses along York Road are fortunate to be back open and see repair work moving quickly. "The workers here did a great job," said Trey English, from Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Centers. "We're very thankful for the around-the-clock fixings," said Samantha Giancola, the owner of Bagel Works Hunt Valley. Over the weekend, businesses like Bagel Works Hunt Valley took a big hit. "We lost money on our wholesale accounts. We lost money on our catering," Giancola said. "So, we will rebuild that. Hopefully, we'll have a great sales week." English said business at Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Centers is slowly picking up after a slowdown due to the water main break. "We have some business filtering in," English said. English said it hurts to see businesses closing, even for a few days, while crews close and repair the roads. "These are small businesses, and missing a day can ruin your entire budget for the month," English said. Frustrations still remain on York Road as the business owners question whether they have to prepare for another water main break in the future. "I do think that we all need to take a look at what it's going to look like to fix, maintain, rebuild to a consistent place where this won't happen again," Giancola said. "This all could have been avoided if it had been addressed immediately or sooner rather instead of kicking the can down the road," English said.
CBS News
4 days ago
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Water service fully restored in Cockeysville after major water main break
Water service has been fully restored to residents and business owners in Cockeysville after a major water main break Friday afternoon. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) crews worked through the night to complete emergency repairs to the 30-inch water main break on Saturday at 11223 York Road. However, if Baltimore County residents experience issues such as no water, very low pressure, or persistent discoloration, they may call 443-263-2220 or the City's 311 call center. York Road remains closed from Schilling to Ashland Road to allow for ongoing site work, according to DPW. A partial reopening of the roadway is tentatively expected on Sunday, July 20, depending on restoration efforts and safety assessments. Now that water has been restored, the water distribution site at the Giant parking lot at 11399 York Road has been closed. In the event of a water main break, DPW urges residents to take the following precautions: Run Cold Water – Flush your taps by running cold water for 5–10 minutes to remove any sediments Avoid Hot Water Use Initially – Do not use hot water until cold water runs clear to avoid pulling sediment into your water heater Clean Aerators – Remove and rinse faucet aerators/screens to clear any debris. Check for Discoloration – If water is discolored, continue flushing. If it doesn't clear, contact the number below.
CBS News
5 days ago
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Water main break expected to close Baltimore County road for 2 days, officials say
A water main break reported in Hunt Valley Friday could prompt a two-day road closure, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works (DPW). Contractors responded to the water main break around 11 a.m. on Friday on York Road between Ashland and Schilling roads. The section of York Road is closed for emergency repairs, officials said. WJZ was on the scene as water gushed into parking lots on both sides of York Road. The incident caused flooding along the road. One restaurant owner told WJZ that she sent her customers and employees away after she lost water. While the Baltimore region usually sees an uptick in water main breaks during freezing temperatures, a variety of other factors can also cause breaks. In January, DPW responded to nearly a dozen water main breaks in one day. According to live DPW maps, there are currently 10 water main issues in the region, including two in Baltimore County. Data shows the water main has been shut down since the break was reported.
