Overview
- The water main break was reported just before 3:30 a.m. Thursday and produced flooding that left the northbound lanes impassable between Catalpa and 12 Mile Road.
- Aerial footage and on-scene reports showed flooding across roughly five northbound lanes and heavy water flow that disrupted the morning commute.
- Royal Oak Department of Public Service crews arrived early, capped the break and shut off water by about 5:30 a.m. to allow repairs and drainage.
- Officials say there is no boil-water advisory at this time and at least one nearby business reported no loss of water pressure.
- Northbound Woodward remains closed between Catalpa and 12 Mile with drivers advised to use Coolidge Highway via 11 Mile or 12 Mile while repairs and an investigation continue.