A water main break in Clarksburg headed towards the Damascus area has created a sinkhole that has closed Ridge Road.

The 24” water main on Ridge Rd is Damascus’ primary domestic water source so low water pressure or outages may occur in the area. WSSC is on scene, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Featured photo sent in by Kyle Sefcik.

Emergency utility work closes Ridge Road (MD-27) between Skylark Road and Little Seneca PKWY. This could be an extended closure. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MDTRAFFIC

— MC Emergency Mgmt (@ReadyMontgomery) November 9, 2021

Water Main Break in Damascus area – a 24” water main on Ridge Rd creating a sinkhole. Ridge Rd CLOSED/BLOCKED between Little Seneca Pkwy & Skylark Rd, both directions. NOTE: Damascus primary domestic water source, expect low pressure or outage in area. WSSC is on scene. pic.twitter.com/pLQSWvOJgc

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 9, 2021

A water main break late this morning has now closed Dufief Drive, near the area of Dufief Elementary School, between Darnestown Road and Brandyhall Lane.

WSSC Water crews are now on the scene of the 12” break, which was the cause of Dufief Elementary School closing at noon today.

Video of the water main break can be seen below.

Update – Dufief Dr BLOCKED Between Route 28 Darnestown Rd. and Brandyhall Lane, 12” water main break @WSSCWaterNews crew on scene, road closed https://t.co/vgWOKzizYH pic.twitter.com/DCSwVq4jJt

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 14, 2021