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Water Main Break Floods Alameda’s Webster Street, Triggers Sinkholes and Closure

Repairs continue with no estimate for reopening.

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Overview

  • The Alameda Fire Department was alerted just before 5:30 p.m. to a break near Webster Street and Buena Vista Avenue.
  • Flooding and small sinkholes were reported, creating hazardous conditions for drivers and pedestrians.
  • Webster Street is closed between Atlantic and Pacific avenues until further notice.
  • Alameda Fire Department, East Bay Municipal Utility District and Alameda Public Works crews are on scene conducting repairs.
  • Some nearby customers lost water service, and officials reported no water quality issues as they shared updates and photos on X.