Route 9 Water Main Break Repaired, But Disruptions May Linger

SHREWSBURY, MA — Town crews have repaired a water main that broke early Thursday morning along Route 9 in Shrewsbury — but some disruptions may linger through the day.

The break happened Thursday morning near 524 Boston Turnpike, just west of the Route 140 interchange.

According to the town, businesses including the Patel Brothers plaza, Home Depot and Jiffy Lube and others on the eastbound side were affected.

Near 12:30 p.m., the town reported the repair and said water may be discolored for several more hours.

"Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the impacted area may have discolored water due to the interruption in water service. If you experience discolored water now that service has been restored, please run the cold water in an outside faucet, or downstairs bathtub until it clears," the town said.

On top of the water shut off, the town is postponing unidirectional flushing in neighborhoods near the water main break until Friday.

Residents may experience reduced water flow or discolored water. The affected streets include: Medieval Road, Camelot Drive, Lancelot Road, King Arthur Road, Joseph Road, Castle Road, Round Table Road, Sword Street, Guinevere Circle, Knights Road, Merlin Circle, Partridge Hill Road, Morningside Drive, Country Way, Partridge Hill Road, Carriage Hill Road, Birch Lane, Karen Avenue, Pratt Lane, North Street, Jaime Lane and Blackthorn Road.