Water main break creates sinkhole in Cookeville
The Cookeville Police Department shut down East Springs Street for the ‘significant sinkhole.’
Published: Nov. 18, 2024 at 7:04 AM CST|Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:48 PM CST
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police were forced to shut down a major road in Cookeville this morning after a water main break left the road seriously damaged and unusable.
The Cookeville Police Department closed East Spring Street in both directions, from Watagua Road to Whitson Chapel Road due to a “significant sinkhole” left in the road after a water main ruptured around 7 a.m.
The break affected nearby residences and businesses as the lines were shut down for repairs, which is expected to last until approximately 2 p.m.
City crews are working to repair the broken water main and damaged road.
Commuters are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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