Water main break forces road closures in downtown Silver Spring

Several streets in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, were closed Saturday afternoon when a watermain break flooded several city streets.

Montgomery County police advised anyone travelling in the area to watch for traffic control direction around Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road, which is where the break occurred.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission told WTOP the break happened around 12 p.m. and that crews were still working to shut off the water and identify exactly where the break occurred.

Some residents in the area may experience a loss of water pressure while the main is being repaired.

Traffic Alert: Crews making emergency water main repairs in Silver Spring. Wayne Ave btwn Georgia & Ramsey are closed to traffic. Expect delays, please follow traffic directions. pic.twitter.com/2qn6XqxqbN

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) August 7, 2021

WSSC said it could be well into Saturday evening until the break is fixed, and Wayne Avenue will likely be detoured for several days while repairs are made to the road.

WTOP’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report. 

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