A major water main rupture in Dania Beach brought chaos to local traffic today as gushing water created a spectacle, and necessitated the shutdown of a stretch of roadway. The incident occurred at 5551 SW 40th Ave., just east of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino according to Local 10.
Around noon, aerial coverage captured by Sky 10 revealed the extent of the situation, as water was seen jetting high into the air and descending onto the pavement, causing both closures, and detours for the commuting public. Travelers were advised to utilize State Road 7, as a substitute for the closed section. Meanwhile, no immediate information has been offered regarding the potential cause of the break or any expected timeline for repair.
The disruption also caught the attention of Chopper 6, providing NBC Miami viewers with footage of the substantial break within the 5500 block of Southwest 40th Avenue. The network reported that emergency responders were on the scene, working on a response to the emergent issue.
The road closure and ongoing repair efforts are expected to impact traffic in the area until the main is capped, and services are returned to normal, although specifics on the situation are yet to be fully determined. Updates on the situation are likely as the situation evolves and crews continue their work to resolve the issue. In the meantime, drivers are reminded to seek alternatives and plan for probable delays as the situation unfolds.
