DANVERS, MASS. (WHDH) - A large water main break that temporarily shut down a busy street in Danvers during rush hour Friday caused a sinkhole to form.
Motorists and pedestrians were urged to avoid the area of Route 62 at the intersection of Elliot, Poplar and Conant streets as water flooded the streets and utility crews worked to repair the damage.
Westbound traffic has been diverted away from the scene.
SKY 7HD flew over the scene showing a pool of water collecting on the side of the road.
Water has been shut off to the area as Department of Public Works crews work overnight to fix the damage.
The owners of a home that has been damaged as a result of the flood are on vacation, neighbors say.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the break.
#Update as of 7:00 PM Route 62 Eastbound traffic can pass down Elliott St towards Beverly.
A sink hole has now formed on Conant Street and all traffic north on Conant is being diverted down Elliott St towards Route 128 /Beverly.
Westbound traffic can continue on Elliott St. pic.twitter.com/nO66s65Adj— Danvers Police Dept (@DanversPolice) July 12, 2019