Water main break floods Armdale Roundabout in Halifax – Halifax

Drivers faced a soggy commute Monday after a water main break in the area of Quinpool and Chebucto roads flooded part of the Armdale Roundabout.

Footage from Nova Scotia Webcams shortly after noon showed vehicles struggling to get through more than a foot of water. One car could be seen stalled in the middle, further impeding traffic. It was later towed away.

Halifax Regional Police said in a statement that driving conditions in the area are “hazardous” and people are asked to find alternate routes.

In a release at 11:20 a.m., Halifax Water stated crews are responding. No estimate on service restoration was given.

“Motorists should expect delays,” it said. “Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones.”

Halifax Water warned that customers in the surrounding area may experience discoloured water during and after the repair. If that happens, people are asked to run cold water for about 10 minutes.