Water Mains Break Across Cheltenham Township

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Water mains broke across Cheltenham Township late Tuesday night into Wednesday, leading to dangerous conditions on many roads, authorities said.

A six inch line at 600 Cheltenham Avenue broke first, leading to damage to the sidewalk and road, officials said.

Then at Old Soldiers and Woodland, a water main break caused a sinkhole which a township salt truck crashed into (and is pictured above). Fortunately, the driver was not injured and the truck was removed.

At 7830 Old York Road, a third water line burst, officials said.

Roads are icier than usual at Webb and Old York roads, Keenan and Cheltenham Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Chelsea Road, and Mt. Carmel Avenue.

Some residents are experiencing loss of water service. It is not yet clear when repairs will be completed.

Aqua and Cheltenham Township are working to repair the water mains.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Image via Cheltenham Township Emergency Management