Water Main Woes: Bellevue’s Morning Commute Takes a Splash

In the early hours of Friday morning, Bellevue faced a splashdown drill not from a water park, but from a water main break that closed Eastbound S.E. Newport Way. The Bellevue Fire Department got the call at 4:54 a.m., and let’s just say, it wasn’t the best way for locals to kick off the day. Traffic jams, detours, and that sinking feeling we all know too well—talk about a wet blanket on Friday plans!

As roads closed between 152nd Ave N.E. and 155th Place S.E., the fire department urged drivers to be patient while searching for alternate routes. Now, anyone who’s ever been in a traffic jam knows that “patience” often translates to Netflix recommendations and snack chowing. One can only imagine the comments on the Bellevue community Facebook group: “Who knew water could cause such a ruckus?”

This situation sure has people talking and asking: When will Bellevue return to its smoothly flowing ways? In the meantime, how about a little humor in the chaos? If this water break were to star in a rom-com, what would the plot twist be? Share your thoughts below, and let’s soak up this unexpected story together!

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