Road Reopens After Water Main Break In Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — The water main break was repaired as of 10 p.m., and South Colony Street is open to traffic, according to officials.

"Thank you for your patience and thank you for the hard work of the Meriden Department of Public Utilities - Water Division team," officials wrote in a post on the city's Facebook page.

(Original post) MERIDEN, CT — Crews are at the scene of a water main break in Meriden, according to police.

Police said the Meriden Water Department is out working on a water main break on South Colony Street.

The road is closed between Gold Street and Olive Street, according to police.

UPDATE (4:30 p.m.) From City of Meriden:

As many are aware, the Meriden Water Department is working to repair a water main break on S. Colony St. The road is closed between Gold St. and Olive St.

If the break can be contained to this general vicinity, there's 6 multi-family homes and 2 commercial lots presently impacted.

The Water Department says they’ve received calls from multiple locations across the city reporting discolored water, which is a result of the repairs in progress.

If you are experiencing a discoloration in your water, flush cold water through a tub or work/slop sink for 15-20 minutes. A faucet without filters or swivels is best. Repeat as necessary.

This story will be updated when more information is available.