Water main break closes road in Thomaston

THOMASTON, CT (WFSB) — A water main break has closed a road in Thomaston and impacted water customers in Waterbury.

The state Department of Transportation said the break closed SR 848, also known as Waterbury Road, between West Hill Road and 1023 Waterbury Rd.

The break was first reported just before 6:40 a.m. on Friday.

The City of Waterbury confirmed the Channel 3 that the break in the 42-inch transmission line feeds the city.

“Crews are on scene now evaluating the break,” said Jennifer Rose, executive secretary to Mayor Paul Pernerewski. “Some areas in Waterbury may have experienced a temporary drop in pressure and discolored water.”

Rose said the discoloration should correct itself, and the mayor’s office does not anticipate customers losing water.

“If residents experienced discolored water they should run their faucet until clear,” she advised.

Thomaston police said a detour was put in place that involved taking Route 8 exits 34 and 38 on both the north and south sides.

There’s no word on what caused the break.

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