Water main break closes major intersection in Northeast Philadelphia

Name: Water main break closes major intersection in Northeast Philadelphia
Uploaded: 2025-07-22T17:21:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 42 s
Description: People who travel near Five Points in Northeast Philly are still dealing with this. The water main break is just as disruptive as it was when people left for work. It flooded streets, stopped traffic and forced businesses to close. It’s the second one on Cottman Avenue in just two days. Madeleine Wright reports more about the cleanup.

People who travel near Five Points in Northeast Philly are still dealing with this. The water main break is just as disruptive as it was when people left for work. It flooded streets, stopped traffic and forced businesses to close. It’s the second one on Cottman Avenue in just two days. Madeleine Wright reports more about the cleanup.