Water main break forces closure of all westbound lanes on busy Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs causing major traffic delays for drivers in the area

Coral Springs, Florida – A water main break early Friday morning forced the closure of all westbound lanes on West Atlantic Boulevard, causing headaches for drivers and prompting a swift response from local crews.

According to city officials, the break took place on West Atlantic Boulevard between University Drive and NW 101st Terrace. What was first thought to be just a leaking fire hydrant quickly turned out to be a more serious problem. Crews from the Coral Springs Improvement District arrived on scene and confirmed that it was, in fact, a broken water main that caused the issue.

As of Friday afternoon, it remained unclear exactly what caused the break. Crews continued working to repair the problem throughout the day, but officials had not yet provided a timeline for when the affected stretch of road would reopen. In the meantime, drivers were asked to steer clear of the area and seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

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Traffic in the area was heavily impacted, with the closure stretching across a busy part of Coral Springs where many drivers rely on Atlantic Boulevard for their daily commutes. Detours were set up, but congestion remained an issue throughout much of the morning and into the early afternoon.

City officials emphasized that public safety was their top priority. “We want to make sure the repair is done properly and safely before we reopen the road to traffic,” said one official on site. Crews were seen working diligently to fix the break and assess any additional damage caused by the flowing water beneath the roadway.

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The Coral Springs Improvement District has dealt with similar issues in the past, but water main breaks are often unpredictable and can take time to fully repair, depending on the severity. Officials advised residents and businesses in the surrounding area to stay tuned for updates on the city’s website or through local news outlets.

For now, drivers in Coral Springs are reminded to remain patient and cautious as repair crews work to resolve the issue and get traffic flowing smoothly again.