Water service restoration expected soon as crews continue work on Harrisonburg waterline break

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Crews are working to address a waterline break on South Main Street in Harrisonburg on Friday near O’Reilly Auto Parts and Kaylor Park Drive, according to the Harrisonburg Police Department.

HPD and Harrisonburg Public Works are working to manage traffic in the area while Harrisonburg Public Utilities addresses the waterline, according to HPD. Travelers in the area can expect delays, and nearby businesses may see water service impacts until the line is repaired, HPD said.

As of 6 p.m., crews are still working to address the break and replace a damaged segment of pipe, HPD said. Water service is expected to be restored around 8 p.m., though road repairs will extend beyond the service restoration and last for “an undetermined amount of time,” HPD added. There will be traffic restrictions in the are as staff continue working.

At 1 p.m., traffic became restricted to one lane in each direction using the two northbound lanes while work is done to repair damage to the roadway. HPD said to “expect significant delays in this area throughout the afternoon and consider an alternate route.”