Lanes Back Open Near Bradley and Wilson, Arlington and Bethesda Avenue After Water Main Breaks

Update, 5:30 p.m.: Both Wilson Lane and Bethesda Avenue are back open to traffic, according to WSSC. The hole in the roadway caused by the water main break on Bethesda Avenue also damaged a gas line, Riggins said. The gas line has since been repaired.

Update, 12:00 p.m.: WSSC tells Patch 1 p.m. is a more realistic estimate for having Wilson reopened.

Update, 9:00 a.m. Wilson Lane is closed in both directions between Bradley Boulevard and Aberdeen Road, Riggins said. Crews are working to repair a 20-inch water main that broke near 5700 Wilson Lane. 42 customers are out of water. A leak was detected Thursday morning, and crews went out to sand the area because of water in the roadway, but didn't start repairing the main until Thursday evening, Riggins said. "We prioritize the breaks depending on the severity of the leak."

Riggins said WSSC is aiming to have the main repaired, the road reopened and customers back in service around noon.

Update, 8:45 a.m.: Another water main broke Thursday evening at Wilson Lane and Bradley Boulevard Crews have been working on the break all night, Riggins said. More information wasn't immediately available. Check back with Patch for updates.

Original Post: A water main break has shut down all lanes of Bethesda Avenue at Arlington Road in both directions, according to a spokeswoman for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

An eight-inch water main broke late Thursday evening and crews shut down water to the main around 5:20 Friday morning, said WSSC spokesman Lyn Riggins.

About 20 customers are affected, likely without water, Riggins said. Crews are still working in the area.

The break is in the heart of Bethesda's commerical district.