Crime & Safety

Broken Water Main Closes Valley Road

DPW personnel were on the scene repairing the pipe. Roadway was expected to be closed for hours.

A water main broke on Valley Road Thursday night, causing its closure in certain sections. Personnel on the scene said they expected the road to remain closed into late night/early morning.

Motorists were prohibited form making a left-hand turn onto Valley Road from MacDonald Drive.

Valley Road coming from Riverview Drive was closed, while the road heading toward Riverview Drive was open.

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Department of Public Works (DPW) officials could not be reached for comment Thursday night.

DPW personnel were using a backhoe to clear the area where the water main broke. They said Valley Road would probably remain closed until midnight or 2 a.m. Friday morning.

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were at the scene directing traffic.

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