KENSINGTON, Md. — A water main break in Kensington has disrupted traffic and temporarily left nearby residents without water. Crews from Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) are on-site, working on repairs at Knowles Avenue.
Road closures:
The break has caused extensive road closures along MD 547 (Knowles Avenue) in both directions at Beach Drive:
- Westbound: All shoulders, right-turn lanes, and traffic lanes are closed.
- Eastbound: All shoulders and traffic lanes are closed.
Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the repairs are underway.
Water service disruptions:
Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the break are experiencing water outages during the repair process. WSSC Water has assured customers that repairs are being prioritized and will be completed as quickly as possible.
The exact timeline for restoration of water service and road reopening has not yet been provided.
For updates, residents are encouraged to monitor WSSC Water’s website and social media channels…