Water main break causes road closure in Mount Washington

PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 9:45 p.m. - Pittsburgh Water said the break has been repaired. Crews will be leaving the scene soon and Woodruff Street will be reopened.

ORIGINAL STORY 7:30 p.m. Crews are making repairs at the site of a water main break in Mount Washington.

Pittsburgh Water officials said a 12-inch water main broke on Woodruff Street Friday evening.

The Wabash Tunnel was closed due to flooding as a result of the break, Pittsburgh Regional Transit said. It has since reopened.

The break is now isolated and the only closure remaining is on Woodruff Street.

Pittsburgh Police are on the scene working to help direct traffic. Crews are working to open the road to one lane of traffic.

No residents in the area are without service, Pittsburgh Water said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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