Water main break, sinkhole reported in Essex

UPDATE: A large sinkhole has formed on Foxcroft Lane. Motorists should avoid the area. Original story below… —— A water main break in the Essex area has left some residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 900-block of Foxcroft Lane (21221). Approximately fifty residents and one hydrant are without water […]

Joppa Road reopens to traffic

A portion of East Joppa Road that was closed to traffic on Wednesday due to a water main break has been reopened to traffic. The break occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning and led to a massive sinkhole in the 4100 block of E. Joppa Road, near the intersection with Seven Courts Drive. Crews worked throughout the night to […]

Joppa Road water main break causes sinkhole

UPDATE, 9/15/16, 9am: Joppa Road has been reopened to traffic. UPDATE, 9/14/16, 2:45pm: Here is the latest update from Councilman David Marks… “I have remained in touch with officials from the Baltimore County Department of Public Works throughout the day as officials deal with a sinkhole and water main break near Joppa Road and Seven Courts Drive. Joppa Road will […]