UPDATE: 50-Year-Old Water Pipe Bursts on Speen Street

Originally published at 2:22 p.m. on Monday. Updated with Framingham DPW photos. Updated noting repairs will last through evening commute Last updated for the Tuesday newsletter.

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Framingham Public Works crews were on the scene of a water main break on Speen Street for hours on Monday, March 7.

A detour was in effect on Speen Street, from Old Conn Path to Cochituate Road, through the evening commute.

Unfortunately, there is still a one-way northbound traffic pattern, in the area of the break until the highway department can restore the roadway on Tuesday.

The break occurred between the Massachusetts Turnpike overpass and Leggat McCall Connector Road.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by noon on Tuesday, March 8.

A water pipe from 1966 burst just after 2 p.m. Hundreds of gallons of water flowed from the cracked pipe flooding part of Speen Street and buckling the road, said DPW spokesperson Judi Teller.

Water was turned off for several businesses and homeowners.

Water was restored to most by 10 p.m., said Teller.

Some homeowners experienced muddy-colored water on Monday.

During a water main break, naturally occurring minerals become dislodged from the walls of the water pipe and get into the water stream, explained Framingham DPW.

If homeowners see brown or muddy-colored water they should run cold water only in a bathtub or shower until the water becomes clear.

"Once the water is clear, it is safe for drinking an other uses," said DPW.

*** Update at 3:05 p.m.

The detour will be in effect through the evening commute. Crews will be on the scene through the night.

The pipe that burst was from 1966.

***Original report at 2:22 p.m.

Framingham Department of Public Works is reporting a water main break on Speen Street on Monday, March 7 just after 2 p.m.

The road is closed between Old Conn Path and Cochituate Road.

Traffic is being detoured.

Please seek an alternate route.

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Photos courtesy of Framingham DPW