Water Main Breaks Close Roads, Disrupt Traffic in Estero, Portsmouth, Cleveland, Hanover Township

Several major roads across the U.S. have been closed due to water main and sewer main breaks causing significant flooding and traffic disruptions. In Estero, a water main break flooded Highlands Avenue and East Broadway Avenue, resulting in the closure of East Broadway Avenue with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area. In Portsmouth, a burst sewer main on Eastern Road between Tangier Road and Burrfields Road caused lane closures and heavy traffic queues, with diversions in place while Southern Water engineers work on repairs. Cleveland experienced a major water main break on the West Side that shut down eastbound lanes of the Shoreway, leading to severe traffic backups and a complex repair process due to the age and location of the main. In Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, a 12-inch water main break on South Main Street forced a road closure, impacting about 40 homes and businesses until repairs are completed. These incidents highlight ongoing infrastructure challenges impacting daily commutes and local communities.