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Large water main break shuts down Homestead Duquesne Road in West Mifflin

By Mike Darnay, Chilekasi Adele

Updated on: July 29, 2025 / 10:50 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Large water main break shuts down West Mifflin road

A massive water main break has led to Homestead Duquesne Road in West Mifflin being shut down.

The West Mifflin #2 Volunteer Fire Company said that Homestead Duquesne Road was closed between Bettis Road and Lower Bull Run Road due to the water main break.

Photos of the scene shared by the fire department showed a large amount of water flooding the road and pouring into a nearby creek.

A massive water main break in West Mifflin has led Homestead Duquesne Road to be shut down. West Mifflin #2 Volunteer Fire Company

Pennsylvania American Water said the break happened around midnight. A spokesperson for the water company said crews are working on repairs and that approximately 100 customers are impacted.

Water service is expected to be restored by Tuesday afternoon.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.