WSSC Crews Repair Water Main Break in Bethesda, Road Reopens (PHOTOS)

PHOTO | WSSC

UPDATED 7.30.15 Road repairs are now complete and Bradley Boulevard has reopened.

UPDATED 7.29.15 WSSC crews have replaced a 16-inch water pipe along Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda but the road will remain closed through both Wednesday’s morning and evening rush hours.

The break occurred on Monday but crews were delayed fixing the pipe because of the length of time it took to drain water from the area.

According to WSSC, the pipe was replaced and water service was restored overnight.

On Twitter, WSSC officials are advising residents that Bradley Boulevard between Rayburn Road and Aberdeen Road will be closed through Wednesday night’s rush hour as crews repave the road.

According to WSSC, the exact location of the break occurred at 5900 block of Bradley Boulevard and it impacted 25 customers.

Bradley Blvd open… Road repairs finished. Thx for patience. pic.twitter.com/7Xe49KUXiJ

— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 30, 2015

Bradley Blvd b/w Rayburn & Aberdeen will stay closed for BOTH AM & PM rush on WED for road repairs. Thx for patience after water main break.

— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 29, 2015

Bradley Blvd 16″ water main repaired. New section of pipe in place water back on by 11:30 pm for affected customers. pic.twitter.com/4wGFcnEsjU — WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 29, 2015

New pipe being prepped to replace broken 16″ #WSSC water main on Bradley Blvd. Water expected back on overnight. pic.twitter.com/qtKZFluips

— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 29, 2015

Big split in 16″ #WSSC water main on Bradley Blvd. Expect road to remain closed at least into tonight. pic.twitter.com/nYGHFITLSU — WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 28, 2015

#WSSC Bradley Blvd break at low point meaning taking very long time to drain all the water. Repairs yet to start. pic.twitter.com/D91vwVxxKU

— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 28, 2015

Traffic Advisory 4 2morrow mornings rush hour: Bradley Blvd @ Huntington Pkwy clsd for watermain break. Closure 2 last into morning commute — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) July 28, 2015

Emergency roadwork closes all lanes on Bradley Blvd (MD-191) from Bradmoor Dr to Huntington Pkwy. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic — MC Emergency Mgt (@ReadyMontgomery) July 27, 2015

#WSSC 16″ water main break 5900 blk Bradley Blvd Bethesda. Water off for 25 customers while repairs are made. — WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) July 28, 2015

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