Massive sinkhole opens up after water main break in Worcester

WORCESTER, Mass. — City officials in Worcester are asking drivers to steer clear of a road where a water main break caused a massive hole to form.

Shortly before 2:30 p.m.,. Worcester PD informed residents that the southbound bound from Parsons Hill Drive to Apricot Street was closed after a water main break on Goddard Memorial Drive.

A detour has been set up in the northbound lane and residents’ water access was shut out for a few hours.

Shortly after 10:00 p.m. , a city spokesperson told Boston 25 that an interim solution had been established. Residents’ water was restored but they may experience lower water pressure or discoloration.

“The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks will be working toward rectifying all known issues with permanent repairs. Work is ongoing,” the city spokesperson said.

Traffic advisory. The WPD is at the scene of a water main break on Goddard Memorial Drive. The southbound lane from Parsons Hill Drive to Apricot Street is closed. A detour has been set up in the northbound lane. Expect delays. Water to nearby homes has been turned off. pic.twitter.com/LoFPDmXGds
— Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) June 7, 2024