Crime & Safety

Police: Don't Expect Fix for Post Rd Sewer Main Till Sat. Afternoon

A sewer main break Thursday originally was supposed to be fixed by mid-afternoon Friday, but that estimate was optimistic, apparently.

Crews were expected to be working through the evening and overnight again on Friday to fix a sewer main break near 468 Post Rd. East.

The sewer collapsed on Thursday, then crews needed space to repair it. Only one lane in each direction has been open since then. Now officials expect the project to be completed sometime Saturday afternoon.

Police have suggested these detours (here’s a Google map of the neighborhood):

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  • South Compo Road to GreensFarms Road to Hills Point Road
  • Sherwood Island Connector to North Compo Road to Cross Highway to Roseville Road.

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