If you're planning to hit up Ponte Vedra Beach today, you might want to steer clear of Marsh Landing's northern entrance. A water main went kaput and has the entrance lane on Marsh Landing Parkway near Ponte Vedra Lakes Boulevard completely off-limits, according to a report from the St. Johns County's website. The exit lane is still in the game, though, so at least there's that.
The 12-inch water main decided today was the day to cause a ruckus, and crews have jumped in to fix the break and fortify the asphalt. Affected by the break, the local officials have said they expect the repair work to chug along for several hours. Meanwhile, assessors are scrambling to figure out how bad the damage is and whether your tap water is going to be suspect for a while.
It's not just about the road being closed and possible disruptions to your H2O supply; traffic's turning into a bit of a nightmare around there. So, unless you feel like sitting in your car for way too long, listening to the same three songs on the radio, maybe try a different route. The powers that be are pushing for everyone to give the northern entrance a wide berth until they have everything patched up.
For those of you living in the area or just trying to get through it, keep an eye out for updates. Officials are tight-lipped but promise to keep us posted as they clear up the mess. And with service restoration potentially rolling into the evening, it might be a good idea to stock up on some bottled water – just in case. Stay tuned for any boil-water advisories, though officials have yet to confirm such measures.
