Fairfax County

Water Main Break Closes Route 1 in Fairfax County

A water main break in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County caused a portion of Route 1 to collapse and closed the busy road for a portion of Tuesday morning.

The 14-inch water main has been repaired, but traffic is not yet moving as usual. Crews are awaiting a load of asphalt before they can reopen the road. That's expected by 4:30 p.m.

Two lanes are still blocked in the area of Wyngate Manor Court.

Traffic was diverted onto Highland Lane, Pole Road and Frye Road. Fairfax County Police officers directed traffic in the area.

Fairfax Water said service was restored before 4 p.m.

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