A water main break caused an icy mess that stopped traffic and SEPTA routes in West Philadelphia Friday morning.
The break along 63rd Street between Haverford and Girard avenues around midnight caused SEPTA to shuttle Route 15 trolley passengers between 60th and 63rd streets. The Route 10 trolley was also delayed eastbound at one point.
The break left ice on the road and coated cars causing police to block more vehicles from driving in the area. Salts trucks were called in to break up the ice.
The break continued to spill water onto the roadway through Friday morning as Philadelphia Water Department crews worked to find the source of the break. The water department eventually found a fire hydrant that seemed to be the root of the issue. [[368590701, C]]
The water department shut off service to homes for hours as they worked to replace the hydrant and line.
No word yet on when the roadway will reopen.
