Crews are working to repair a major water main break that occurred on Wednesday morning in Worcester, Massachusetts.
A spokesperson for the city said the water main break occurred at the intersection of Interstate 190 southbound frontage road and Shore Drive by the YMCA. They said the break is isolated, and the water has been shut off.
“Water system pressure and flow are risign but will take all day and overnight to fully recover,” they said. “Expect discolored water.”
Aerial photos from the scene showed massive holes in the roadway, with excavators and other equipment on scene working to repair the damage.
The city said I-190 southbound frontage road is closed, and Shore Drive is shut down from the YMCA to Norton Drive, which is also closed. They said they will provide additional updates as they become available.
Wednesday’s water main break occurred in roughly the same area as a previous water main break several days ago on Shore Drive that knocked out water service and power to a large number of homes and businesses.
