Photo by Shaun Barrows

DDOT has sent around word that Florida Ave. NW between 17th Street and California remains closed due to this morning’s massive water main break. The 1700 block of V Street NW is also closed at this time. From the release:

WASA crews are on site and are working to repair the broken 20-inch water main. There is significant damage to the roadway as well, and it is likely to take at least several hours to complete the repairs. In the meantime, motorists are advised to use alternate routes including U Street, to detour around the affected area.

In other words, the evening commute in this area is going to be a mess. Go around it if at all possible. City Desk has more photos of the flooding, and the Post has video of the impressively large sinkhole that formed as a result.