Water Main Break Closes Part of University Boulevard

A water main break this afternoon has closed off a section of Eastbound University Boulevard in the Silver Spring area, between Piney Branch Road and Seek Lane. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to take alternative routes, according to an alert by Montgomery County Emergency Management.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission said crews are on the scene trying to fix the problem.

The water main break closes Eastbound University Blvd (MD-193) between Piney Branch Rd and Seek Ln. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MDTRAFFIC

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 31, 2020

Traffic Advisory – University Blvd in Silver Spring/Takoma area, water main break, some lanes blocked https://t.co/spXtfldkeB

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 31, 2020

Crews are on the scene at University Blvd in Silver Spring responding to water main break. @mcpnews closed the EB lanes on University Blvd. btwn Piney Branch & Bayfield. Plz follow traffic directions. Seek alternate route. @WTOPtraffic

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) January 31, 2020

The eastbound lanes of University Blvd. between Piney Branch Road & Carroll Ave are shut down for a water main break. One lane on westbound Univ. is getting by. WSSC is en route. A helicopter is flying over the scene. pic.twitter.com/VbfBARoYwz

— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) January 31, 2020

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