Road closed, repairs ongoing after water main break causes sinkhole in Bethlehem

Water main break creates sinkhole in Bethlehem, affects 20 residents

A water main break and sinkhole are affecting about 20 people’s homes and businesses in Bethlehem, a city official said.Edward Boscola, director of the city’s water department, told lehighvalleylive.com crews identified the break in the main around mid-day Tuesday. It happened along Schoenersville Road — between Illick’s Mill and Catasauqua roads.

Road closed, repairs ongoing after water main break causes sinkhole in Bethlehem

A water main break and sinkhole in Bethlehem has shut down a busy road for days. City officials say repairs could go on for at least another 24 hours.

Large water main break closes major Bethlehem road, sends water gushing into air

A large water main break closed Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem on Tuesday, sending water gushing high into the air.

South Hart Elementary closed on May 15 for broken water line

South Hart Elementary School will be closed for all students and staff on Thursday, May 15, due to an unexpected break in a 4-inch main water line, school officials announced today. The water line rupture occurred earlier in the day, and although repair crews were dispatched quickly, necessary parts will not be available until Thursday morning. Officials determined that the issue could not be resolved in time to safely reopen the building, promp…