Water mains rupture in Parkville, Essex

The Department of Public Works reports that water mains have ruptured in Parkville and in Essex. DPW says a six-inch diameter water main has broken at 8 Tigerwood Court in Parkville (21234). Six customers are currently without service. A 12-inch water main has also ruptured in the 600 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221). Approximately 70 customers and two […]

Water main break reported in Essex

Crews are responding to the scene of a Monday morning water main break in Essex. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch water main has broken in the 700 block of Seawall Road (21221). Approximately fifty residents and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Joppa Road water line project to begin this month

UPDATE: The Department of Public Works has provided an update on this project – click here for details. Original story below… —— Crews will begin replacing more than a mile of old water line along Joppa Road, between Walther Boulevard and Belair Road, this month. The $3 million project, which will ensure water quality and improve service, should be completed […]

BGE to perform utility work along I-95 this week

Motorists along Interstate 95 may notice some traffic interruptions this week, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. The MDTA says that there will be periodic, five-minutes “traffic drags,” or stoppages, on I-95 near the Joppa Road exit between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. During the time, BGE will be performing utility work along the highway. Motorists […]