A water main break at the intersection of Washington Blvd and N. Pershing Drive in Lyon Park is taking longer to repair than first expected.
An 8-inch water main burst along Washington Blvd this morning, causing hundreds of water customers in Lyon Park to either lose water service or experience low water pressure.
Traffic is being diverted around the work scene, causing slow traffic. Shortly before 3 p.m., Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services said via social media that repairs would continue into the evening, after initial estimates were that work would wrap up by 4 p.m.
“Traffic will remain slow,” DES said. “Thanks for continued patience.”
UPDATE Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews working the 8-inch main break in Washington Blvd-Pershing area have encountered more extensive damage. Repairs will likely continue through p.m. rush hour. Traffic will remain slow. Thanks for continued patience. #vatraffic pic.twitter.com/xLEF59uH6J
— Arlington DES (@ArlingtonDES) May 31, 2018
UPDATE Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews continue working on 8-inch main break in Washington Boulevard – Pershing area. Scores of customers are without water. Others are experiencing low pressure. Repair completion estimate still 4 pm. Thanks for your patience. pic.twitter.com/hff3WoPjbn
— Arlington DES (@ArlingtonDES) May 31, 2018