Alexandria streets reopen after water main break

The water main break closed South Van Dorn Street just to the north of Eisenhower Avenue. (WTOP/J. Hoeflinger)
The water main break closed South Van Dorn Street in Alexandria, Va., Monday morning.
The water main break closed South Van Dorn Street just to the north of Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Va.
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WASHINGTON – Some Alexandria, Va., streets have reopened to traffic after a significant water main break caused closures for several hours Monday morning.

The water main break closed South Van Dorn Street just to the north of Eisenhower Avenue until 11:30 a.m. Police were on the scene blocking South Van Dorn Street to just south of Edsall Road.

Also, South Pickett was impassable at the intersection with South Van Dorn Street.

Below is a map of the location of the water main break:


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Alexandria officials are advising motorists to avoid the area.

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