I GOT HERE AND PROBABLY THE WATER POURED OUT UNTIL NOON. "Usually the result is unconditioned piping, so stuff that is running in crawl spaces, in an unheated area," Westwood said. By: Jeff Hager. (January 21, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is assisting Baltimore City Department of Public Works with a large-scale water main break in Catonsville. This interactive map provides information on active water main repair activity that DPW is conducting in Baltimore City and County. "Officials shut down one full block for the diagnosis and the fix. It bubbled up through the ground from broken pipes beneath their lawns and the road. "A couple of hours. JavaScript is required to use content on this page. The water main break happened in the 6600 block of Edmondson Avenue. Water main breaks are on the rise as the temperatures fall. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. >> ONE FULL BLOCK SHUTDOWN AND THEN THE SIX. The views expressed here are the author's own. It's not bad,” said Green. Ted Westwood, with Michael and Son Services, was at another call for a frozen, busted pipe. "Usually the result is unconditioned piping, so stuff that is running in crawl spaces, in an unheated area," Westwood said.That was exactly where the source of this problem was found -- in the crawl space of a home in Mount Washington. There's water absolutely everywhere. “Thank God State Fare over there has those bars you can hang onto, so that’s how I made my escape,” Falls said. "This is people's homes and their lives, so I think (DPW) needs to get on it," resident Janet Madkiff said. Customers are urged to check md511.maryland.gov often for updates. ©2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. “Had no idea what I was walking into.” Martin Falls, a pedestrian said. Even for those not driving, like Falls, said conditions made it hard to get from one side of the street to the other without falling into a puddle of water. Motorists are encouraged to use US 40 (Baltimore National Pike), MD 372 (Wilkens Avenue) and MD 166 (South Rolling Road) as detours routes. A water main has been shut off in Catonsville after a break sprayed water over houses and flooded basements.Mike McClellan lives on the 100 block of Garden Ridge Road in Catonsville and said he noticed water bubbling from the sidewalk around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.McClellan said roads were blocked around 5 p.m. Tuesday, and about 30 minutes later the street erupted and water began to spray over neighboring homes.Officials with the Baltimore Fire Department said they received a call for the water main break at early Tuesday morning and had the scene cleared by 7:49 p.m.McClellan said some of his neighbors' basements began to flood.Robert Helvig was stuck inside with water flooding his basement. We're just trying to get the city out here to turn off the valve," Helvig said.Fire crews were on the scene checking to see if the ice damaged electrical systems, unsure when the department of public works would show up.Neighbors said they first noticed the problem on Monday and they made multiple calls to DPW. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Robert Helvig was stuck inside with water flooding his basement. (January 21, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is assisting Baltimore City Department of Public Works with a large-scale water main break in Catonsville. Local and national elections & political news, delivered to your inbox. Catonsville, MD News in 2020-02. "People are finding us still, and they're calling to make sure we're open, but we'll be here all day until 9. We're available on the following channels. The break left about 60 customers without water in Catonsville. "Water was pouring out into the street -- pouring out -- so obviously, something happened, literally, in the middle of the street right in front of us. The problem surfaced early Monday at water-front properties along Maiden Choice Drive in Catonsville. I have no choice," said Rehan Khan, chef/owner of Umami Mediterranean Kitchen.SHA released a statement saying there was no estimation of when any lanes will reopen and that the closure will likely extend at least into the evening hours. But not all the shops shuttered. The ground shifts a little bit and it'll pop them," he responded. Aging pipes and cold behind Catonsville problems. "I got here at a quarter of nine today and the water poured out of Frederick Road probably up to until about noon," Higgins said. Water to about 50 customers had to be turned off. Water spraying on homes. BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. Follow. "So I feel very fortunate I was able to get a shower. >> THEIR CALLING TO MAKE SURE WE ARE OPEN, BUT HAD A LOT OF WATER RIGHT NOW. At this time, the water main break at Maden Choice has been restored and the break on Dogwood Avenue is in the process of restoration. "We're trying to make it. Frederick Road between Ingleside and Mellor Avenues are closed indefinitely. Drivers are encouraged to use U.S. Route 40, Wilkens Avenue or South Rolling Road as alternate routes. It is an 8" main affecting 20 services and no hydrants. We have no water right now. © Copyright Ted Westwood, with Michael and Son Services, was at another call for a frozen, busted pipe. The water main break has damaged MD 144 (Frederick Road) between Ingleside and Mellor avenues. It's a real mess right now," said Brian Higgins, general manager of Bill's Music House. "When I got up this morning and tried to use the water in the sink in the bathroom, it didn't work, but my husband was up at five to go to the gym and he realized it was out and called," said Laura Breedy. This year's event has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. "We wrapped some heat tape, which is this cable here, around the half-inch water hot and cold lines serving the kitchen sink," Westwood said. There has been a water main break at 1914 Rollingwood Rd.