UPDATED: Danvers Water Main Break Could Affect Salem Water, Commute

A water main break in Danvers could affect water in Salem, according to the alert system.

The message from the city's code red system indicated that a crew is working on the break, but residents should pay attention to their water.

According to the alert "You may experience discolored water, which is safe to drink. If you have discolored water, do not wash laundry in it."

Residents with further questions are asked to contact the City Engineer at (978)
619-5673.

Just after noon Thursday, Danvers Patch returned from the scene where local and state authorities, including the State Police and and the Mass. Department of Transportation (DOT), were at the water main break at Liberty Street and Orchard Lane in Danvers, where the damage shut down the road. 

Later in the afternoon it was announce the ramp at Route 62 East to 128 North will be closed until approximately noon on Friday, March 2 while roads are inspected for water damage.

The 30-inch line that feeds Salem is owned by the Beverly Salem Water Board. When the main broke earlier this morning, it sent gallons of water and debris down the hill toward the Route 62 intersection at Elliott Street.

Beverly Department of Public Works director Michael Collins was on scene when the main was shut off at about 11:30 a.m. State Police said it would take approximately 45 minutes for the water to shut off.

The road, as well as the Route 128 on ramp from 62E to 128N, will remain closed until the damage is assessed and fixed.

Aubry Bracco contributed to this report.