Water Main Break on Georgia and Connecticut Avenues

A 16-inch water main break at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue caused some traffic delays on Friday evening.

According to officials from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), two northbound lanes of Georgia Avenue are closed for the repairs. Commuters are encouraged to find another route.

The water has been shut off and repairs are underway.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two NB lanes of Georgia Ave. closed for 16″ main break repair. Break is at Georgia & Connecticut. Use alternate route.

— WSSC Water News (@WSSCWaterNews) September 4, 2015

Update – water main break – NB Ga Av, just north Conn Av, only 1 lane gets by to left, WSSC & SHA OS, water shut off http://t.co/JuacoXGtMa

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 4, 2015

Water Main Break – Georgia Av, just North of Connecticut Av, WSSC & SHA on scene w/ some lanes BLOCKED

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 4, 2015

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