Water Shut-Off In Shrewsbury Due To Large Route 9 Project

SHREWSBURY, MA — A section of Shrewsbury will be without water on Wednesday due to a water main project tied to a large construction project at 420 Boston Turnpike (Route 9).

The former industrial buildings on the site — home to a flea market most recently — have been torn down over the last few months. A new concrete building has risen on the site, and will be home to a McGovern Automotive Group repair center and a Floor & Decor store.

According to the town, a contractor will be installing a new water main to the site from Oak Street. Water will be shut off between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday homes along Oak Street south of Route 9 to near the Latura Street intersection.

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

Any resident with questions can call the town sewer department at (508) 841-8502.