Crews to work on road repairs after water main break in Vernon

A water main that broke in Vernon Monday night has been repaired, water has been restored and crews will be working to repair the road, according to town officials.

Town officials said the water main break happened at Tunnel Road and Willow Stream Drive.

Tunnel Road remains closed and Connecticut Water will be repairing the road today.

Town officials said Connecticut Water will be flushing the main and expect the water to be discolored, including at Lake Street School.

There is a water main break at Tunnel Road and Willow Stream Drive. Tunnel Road is not passable. Please avoid the area.

Connecticut Water has responded to assess and make repairs. It is not yet known when repairs will be complete. pic.twitter.com/wf5IJlq0wd

— Town of Vernon, Connecticut (@TownVernon) August 22, 2023

Pictures of the water main break showed part of the road collapsed.

Connecticut Water responded to assess the break and make repairs. They said the damaged section of the main was isolated at 8:50 p.m.

Two customers are believed to be affected by the break, and it's unknown when repairs will be complete.