Quick recap - It has been a long day for the DPW but break has been found deep underground and fix is in process. No estimate on time for finish yet. They will post updates. Traffic open in one lane each way on RT 140.
WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE—7:00 PM
"Break has been found, repairs have begun! There is still no timeframe for the repair completion, but things are headed in the right direction. Updates will be posted as they come in."
WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE ~ 3:30 PM
"This is the deepest water main break we have seen in at least the past 22 years! Normally a break occurs at approximately 4 ft. This one is at least 16 ft underground and is located under a concrete box culvert. It is extremely difficult to reach. Due to safety concerns, we hired a private contractor to work alongside us. This contractor has the proper larger excavating equipment and the necessary safety/shoring equipment to work at this depth. For your information, "Shoring" is a temporary construction technique used to stabilize trenches and excavations, preventing collapse and ensuring worker safety—our biggest concern.
Thank you again for your patience, as of right now, we do not have a timeline for when the break will be repaired. Please follow the Town and Public Works Facebook pages for more updates as they come in."
Water Main Break Rte. 140~ UPDATE 12:15 PM
"DPW crews are diligently working and excavation is ongoing to locate the source of the water main break.
Rte. 140 at Garelick Farms is open one in each direction at this time. Thank you for your patience and please continue to avoid the area if possible."
Update shared from DPW page on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW
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