Water main break causes heavy flooding in Bustleton, shuts down lanes on Roosevelt Boulevard

A water main break on Roosevelt Boulevard in the city’s Bustleton section caused heavy flooding Monday morning and led to the closure of the inner lanes of the busy thoroughfare.

Repair work continued Monday evening and lane closures were still in effect.

Around 6:40 a.m., the Philadelphia Water Department verified a leak on the boulevard between Grant Avenue and Goodnaw Street, said Brian Rademaekers, a department spokesperson. Crews on site identified a break in a 16-inch water main in the median that flooded the area with water.

Just after 7 a.m., crews were able to isolate the flow of water to the site of the leak, Rademaekers said.

The inner lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard were closed — and remained closed Monday evening — between Grant Avenue and Goodnaw Street. Northbound inner lanes were closed at Goodnaw Street and the southbound inner lanes were closed at Grant Avenue.

“Crews are working to complete the water main repairs this evening, but lane restrictions may still be in place,” Rademaekers said in an email. “Further assessment of the road will determine if longer closures are necessary and safety barriers will be in place.”

As of Monday evening, Rademaekers said that residents in the area had not been affected, and there were not any customers without water.

But anyone who thinks their water is being affected is asked to call 215-685-6300.

Staff writer Robert Moran contributed to this article.