Water-main break takes out road, closes University Bridge

[flamingyouth]

A street south of the University Bridge collapsed this morning when a large water main broke and sent two cars into a ravine and water gushing from the hole.

Mayor Greg Nickels was on his way to work when he got a phone call about the break, and he went directly to the University Bridge.

He said a 24-inch-diameter water main gave way, just a week after a water main broke on Dexter Avenue, although this was not related to construction.

This latest break is on a small road that provides access to floating homes below the bridge.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003689855_webbridge03m.html

We live in Montlake - not fun for bus or car commuters around here. Hope they can get this fixed soon.

[uppityperson]

1. Don't try to meet at Red Robin for lunch today.

Hope they get it fixed soon.

[flamingyouth]

2. Yeah, they don't have any water.

Closed until further notice.

We just heard on the news that the two cars caught in the sinkhole belonged to Red Robin employees. At least no one was hurt.

[LisaM]

3. Yikes! I hope the city pays for the damages

Restaurant employees don't tend to be that well off.

[Suich]

4. I use that bridge all the time

and can't believe how messed up traffic is since it's been closed!

:)