Utility crews are working to repair a major water main break in Salem that left a busy area near the MBTA station flooded Thursday night.
The water main break occurred on Bridge Street near an access road to the MBTA’s Salem Station around 8 p.m.
The water has spread to other areas and could be seen pooling around parked cars in the Commuter Rail parking lot.
The City of Salem announced that Bridge Street is closed from Route 114 to the on and off-ramps near Bridge Street Sports.
The MBTA announced Thursday night that the break meant cars were temporarily unable to enter or exit the garage.
Commuter Caitlyn Connor was among those who found themselves stuck.
“I came out and it was all flooded. I called Uber, which I am about to go catch and they had called and said, ‘Hey we can’t get down.’ and I said, ‘Oh, everything is flooded,” she said. “It is going to be a whole mess. I mean it is going to be a rough Friday morning I think.”
MBTA officials say they do not anticipate parking to be an issue Friday morning.
However, they are asking people to budget a little extra time in their commute.
Cleanup efforts are likely to continue all night and into the morning.
#SalemMA DPS responding to water break on Bridge St near access road to commuter rail station. At this time Bridge St closed from Rte 114 W/North St on-ramp to on/off ramps near Bridge Street Sports. Vehicles may be delayed leaving commuter rail station access road onto Bridge St
— City of Salem MA (@CityofSalemMA) June 14, 2019
Another look at the scene #7News #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/D4c2sMXQxy
— Michael Yoshida (@YoshidaCNN) June 14, 2019
Flooded lot following water main break in Salem, Ma #7News #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/1c1Ht1ol00
— Michael Yoshida (@YoshidaCNN) June 14, 2019
Scene in Salem, Ma along Bridge St following water main break near access road to commuter rail station. #7News #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/SwU1yxkufg
— Michael Yoshida (@YoshidaCNN) June 14, 2019
Due to a water main break in the area, cars are currently unable to enter/exit the Salem garage. Those looking to park may consider parking at the Beverly Depot garage.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) June 14, 2019
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