Most Repairs Done on Water Main Break; Lane Closures Continue

Some lanes of Colesville Road and Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring will remain closed through at least Tuesday while concrete work is done over the site of a broken water main.

Additional work will be finished on Monday because the latest concrete repairs need to cure. Final paving is expected to begin on Tuesday, the WSSC says.

The broken section of 16-water pipe has been replaced and all other utilities in the area have been checked and repaired as necessary, the utility says. Water will begin flowing through the new pipe on Monday. All customers in the area have water service via other mains.

Two lanes will remain closed through much of Monday and other lane closures are expected to begin on Tuesday while final paving is completed.

As of 5 p.m. Saturday, the right, northbound lane of Colesville Road will remain closed and the right, southbound lane of Georgia Avenue will remain closed. The center, northbound lane of Colesville Road is open.

Crews will return to the job after morning rush hour Monday to finish underground concrete work. Final paving of the road and restoration to the sidewalk at Colesville Road and Georgia Avenue will begin on Tuesday. Updates on lane closures related to paving will be provided.