Drivers slowly tried to get around a flooded section of the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia after a water main break sent water gushing onto lanes of the busy roadway during the Monday morning commute.
The break happened before daybreak in the median of the Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. Route 1) between Goodnaw Street and Grant Avenue. A 16-inch main broke, the Philadelphia Water Department said.
As SkyForce10 hovered overhead around 6:15 a.m., you could see muddy water on the inner lanes of Route 1 and partially on the outer lanes as well. Water appeared to be flowing from a section under a median of the roadway.
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Drivers in the outer lanes could be seen splashing as they drove past.
Even as water appeared to recede around 6:45 a.m., a muddy mess could be seen on the road. Cars were able to get by in the outer lanes again with the inner lanes blocked off between Grant and Goodnaw.
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The water department said that crews were working to isolate the exact location of the leak and would remain on the scene throughout that day cleaning up and making any repairs.
The best bet was likely to avoid the area entirely. Bustleton Road Avenue could be used as an alternate route, but expect a slower than normal drive.
Remember, if you are stuck behind the floodwater, don't drive through it as you could become stuck.
The water department didn't believe any customers had water service disrupted, but asked for anyone experiencing issues in the area to call (215) 685-6300.
