City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Traffic closure remains on Bee Road between 50th and 52nd Streets while repairs continue.
- A leaking 6-inch water main at about 5:00 a.m. preceded vehicle damage to a 8-inch water main around 6:00 a.m.
- City Water Resources crews secured the scene, removed the vehicle, and repaired both leaks in under three hours.
- Boil water advisory issued; hand-delivered notices sent to residents. Motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Bee Road Areas Impacted by Water Main Break Reopened
SAVANNAH – All previously affected sections of Bee Road between 50th and 52nd Streets have reopened following repairs to the roadway that was damaged on Saturday, July 18.
The roadway failure was caused by damage to two water mains, which resulted in a sinkhole. City of Savannah crews repaired both water mains and restored the roadway over the weekend and into this week.
From July 18:
SAVANNAH – City of Savannah crews have implemented a traffic closure on Bee Road between 50th and 52nd Streets as repairs continue following a water main break early Saturday morning.
At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, a 6-inch water main is believed to have begun leaking at a brace point, resulting in the formation of a sinkhole. At approximately 6:00 a.m., a motorist drove through the water-covered area, causing damage to a second, 8-inch water main.
City Water Resources crews responded immediately, arriving early on a Saturday morning to secure the area, remove the vehicle, and repair both water line breaks. All leaks were repaired in less than three hours, minimizing disruption to water service and allowing crews to quickly transition to roadway restoration and safety measures. See pictures attached.
Bee Road between 50th and 52nd Streets will remain closed through the weekend while crews complete repairs and ensure the roadway is safe for travel.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory has been issued for customers in the affected area. Hand-delivered notices have been provided to all impacted residents with instructions regarding the advisory.
Motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. The City will provide additional updates as they become available.
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