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A Busy Month for Water Main Breaks

Published December 22, 2010 at 9:04AM | Updated December 22, 2010 at 9:34AM

Overnight, water crews responded to several small water main breaks around the county. The pace of the breaks was similar to a span of nine days earlier this month when, partially thanks to last week’s frigid temperatures, the bureau responded to 18 separate water main breaks.

Dave Hundelt, WSS’s Chief Operating Engineer, says the “rash” of ruptures is notable, but not particularly unusual this time of year. Most water main breaks happen when there are significant variations in temperature, or when it gets so cold that the ground around the pipes starts to freeze.

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Seven Corners Water Main Break Has Arlington Impacts

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Published December 6, 2010 at 1:41PM | Updated December 6, 2010 at 4:18PM

Update at 4:15 p.m. — “All lanes are open on Route 50 near the 7 Corners and repairs have been completed,” according to City of Falls Church spokesperson Barbara Gordon. “Water pressure is back to normal for all residents and businesses in the area.”

A 12-inch water main burst under Route 50 this morning, snarling traffic and lowering water pressure in the area.

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Water Main Break Shuts Down Part of Clarendon Boulevard

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Published October 20, 2010 at 2:12PM | Updated October 20, 2010 at 4:43PM

Clarendon Boulevard is closed between Scott Street and Rhodes Street due to a water main break.

So far, no word on when the road might reopen. Traffic should be able to continue east on 16th Street and make a left on Quinn Street to get around the closure.

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Water Main Break Near Rosslyn

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Published September 14, 2010 at 5:01AM

A water main break last night in Fort Myer Heights caused asphalt to swell and crack, and water to bubble up through patches of grass.

The culprit is a relatively small six-inch main at North Quinn Street and 16th Street, TBD reported. It’s unclear when the main and the road will get patched up (perhaps it already has), but as of 10:00 last night water was still out in the neighborhood. One or two blocks were closed, but there were no major traffic problems.

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Water Main Repair Work on South Glebe Road

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Published August 19, 2010 at 3:11PM | Updated August 20, 2010 at 11:41AM

Update on 8/20 — The water main repair work has been completed, but crews are now working on a gas main leak in the same area. One lane is blocked in each direction.

Expect a slowdown on South Glebe Road between Columbia Pike and the Route 50 tonight, as crews work to repair a water main.

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Water Main Break on Columbia Pike

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Published July 14, 2010 at 5:30PM

From Arlington Alert: Westbound Columbia Pike at S. Dinwidde to S. Frederick St shut down to water main break. Detours set up for traffic in area.

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Second Break in Water Main Near Ft. Myer

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Published July 9, 2010 at 5:44PM | Updated July 9, 2010 at 7:44PM

The first break occurred around 7:30 this morning at South Courthouse Road and 2nd Street. Water from the break flooded the intersection and nearby Washington Boulevard, snarling rush hour traffic.

Arlington County crews just finished repairing the break and patching up the road. Now, they’re beginning to work on a second break that occurred at South Wayne Street and 2nd Street. Drivers should expect road and lane closures in the area. The repairs should wrap up around 10:00 tonight.

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Water Main Break on South Glebe Road

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Published May 4, 2010 at 8:13PM

A water main break shut down one southbound lane of South Glebe Road around rush hour tonight. There were no resulting backups on Glebe thanks to light traffic volume.

Repairs are expected to be completed this evening.

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Water Main Break Near Shirlington

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Published March 18, 2010 at 7:53AM | Updated March 18, 2010 at 11:19AM

Update at 10:30 a.m. — S. Walter Reed Drive has reopened ahead of schedule.

A water main break has shut down the southbound lanes of S. Walter Reed Drive at Four Mile Run. Authorities expect repairs to be completed by noon.

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I-395 Exit to Rt. 1 Still Closed

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Published March 3, 2010 at 5:18PM | Updated March 4, 2010 at 12:22AM

Traffic is backing up on I-395 South as confused drivers slow down at what is usually the busy exit to Route 1. Instead of an exit, commuters are encountering orange barrels.

Even though Arlington County road crews have opened up one left lane of southbound Jefferson Davis Highway (Rt. 1) in Crystal City following last night’s water main breaks, VDOT is keeping the I-395 exit closed, perhaps out of worries about the thoroughfare being able to handle rush hour commuter traffic.

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Traffic Trouble: Only One Lane of SB Rt. 1 Will Be Open Tonight

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Published March 3, 2010 at 12:01PM | Updated March 4, 2010 at 12:22AM

Update at 2:10 p.m. — South Eads Street, which runs parallel to Route 1 from Pentagon City to S. Glebe Road, is not a viable option as an alternate route past 23rd Street. Eads is currently closed between Ft. Scott Drive and S. Glebe Road while crews work to fix another water main break.

Arlington County is warning that only one lane of southbound Jefferson Davis Highway (Rt. 1) in Crystal City will be open in time for tonight’s evening rush hour. The continued lane closures will likely cause major backups for commuters throughout South Arlington.

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Major Water Main Break Shuts Down Part of Rt. 1

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Published March 2, 2010 at 10:25PM | Updated March 3, 2010 at 5:21PM

A major water main break will cause big-time traffic problems in Crystal City during the morning rush hour.

The southbound lanes of Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) are currently closed from I-395 to the McDonald’s near the Reagan National Airport access ramp. The county does not expect to reopen the road until tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at the earliest.