BEDFORD, Ohio — Bedford police are warning drivers to stay away from Rockside Road due to a water main break that happened Wednesday night. The closure is causing a lot of confusion for drivers Thursday morning trying to navigate an alternate route.
Lots confusion here at the intersection of Rockside and Lee South. Police still have Rockside blocked off because of a water main break. Some drivers even going left on red and cutting off the cross traffic. #GMCle #WEWS pic.twitter.com/mzxNOB7GiC
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) April 11, 2019
News 5 cameras caught drivers making U-turns, left on reds and honking their horns.
Rockside is still closed between Broadway and Lee South this morning because of a water main break.
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) April 11, 2019
Mass confusion for drivers. U-turns, lefts on red, horns blaring. The whole nine yards. #GMCle #WEWS pic.twitter.com/yihwzfiVK8
This is the suggested detour route.
Police said the "ginormous" break happened between Broadway Avenue and Lee Road South on Wednesday night.
Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area unless they have an ark or scuba gear.
No residents have been affected by the water main break at this point.
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