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Water main break closes Eastbound SE Newport Way in Bellevue

Jul 11, 2025, 7:32 AM

Bellevue water main break...

A photo of a Bellevue Fire Department fire truck. (Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department)

Multiple roads are closed in Bellevue due to a water main break, the Bellevue Fire Department confirmed.

Eastbound S.E. Newport Way has been shut down, along with various roads between 152nd Ave N.E. and 155th Place S.E., due to the water break.

Water main break in Bellevue

The Bellevue Fire Department first reported the water break at 4:54 a.m. Friday.

The Bellevue Fire Department urged drivers in the area to be patient and seek alternate routes.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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