Early this morning, on the streets of Revere, Massachusetts were inundated as a significant water main break occurred, crippling vital infrastructure in its wake. The incident took place near Cooledge Street and Broadway, shortly before 2 a.m. today, and left water gushing down the once-bustling thoroughfares according to NBC Boston.
Utility crews were deployed to tackle the repair work, the duration of which remained uncertain. As a result, the northbound traffic was detoured from Broadway to Proctor Avenue, with only the southbound lane of Broadway left open for motorists as per a WCVB article. Meanwhile, authorities were urging residents to avoid the area as they worked to resolve the situation.
The extensive damage caused by the water main break has already been reported in WHDH's coverage. Water was seen rushing through widening cracks in the street, as the roadway buckled under the pressure of this unexpected event. Repairs are expected to take some time due to the level of damage, but no precise estimate has been provided.
