UPDATE: Crews Repair Broken 16-Inch Water Main on Rockville Pike in Bethesda

Update (June 11, 11:26 a.m.) WSSC Water crews have repaired the 16-inch water main break on Rockville Pike [Route 355] near Cedar Lane in Bethesda. The crews pulled an all-nighter according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services, cutting and replacing 19 feet of pipe. Expect some traffic delays in that area on Friday.

Rockville Pike Repair Update: Repairs are complete with a temporary patch in place. 1 lane SB on Rockville Pike gets by at the break. Traffic control will remain in place all day Friday. Expect traffic delays. Final road restoration expected this weekend once rain subsides. pic.twitter.com/6aQ2JS45vf

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) June 11, 2021

Water Main Break SB Rt355 Rockville Pike IAO Cedar Lane, Bethesda RT @WSSCWaterNews All nighter! New piece of 16-inch water main is in. Crews had to cut & replace 19 feet of pipe! Commuters, expect delays on Rockville Pike at Cedar Ln. in Bethesda this morning. https://t.co/Xusv0WrODO pic.twitter.com/l4w3Y3mxMn

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 11, 2021

Water main is shut down but crews continue to pump water out to allow for repairs to begin on the broken 16-inch water main. Traffic control remains on Rockville Pike at Cedar Lane in Bethesda. pic.twitter.com/qbJ3F3POyP

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) June 11, 2021

Original Post (June 10, 5 p.m.) According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, a water main break caused traffic delays on southbound lanes of Rockville Pike [Route 355] near Cedar Lane on Thursday afternoon.

WSSC Water crews are currently working to resolve the issue.

Bethesda Water Main break (possibly 16”main) at Rt355/Cedar Lane. SB Rt355 basically btwn Pook Hill Rd & Cedar Lane is CLOSED. Only a few area fire hydrants (water) may be affected at this point. WSSC on scene. Some lanes blocked/closed. https://t.co/T8Uh0YMAL2 pic.twitter.com/S8M7KnErzp

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2021

Our crews are on the scene, currently working to shut water off. https://t.co/DZAPxEzLXq

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) June 10, 2021

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