January 1 , 2024 ( 1pm )
     
   Cowan Boulevard remains closed to all through traffic between Snowden Hills Boulevard and Hospital Drive until further notice .  The Department of Public Works and associated contractors are continuing work on repairs to the sanitary sewer line that crosses Cowan Boulevard in this vicinity .
   On the afternoon of December 31
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    , Public Works was notified of a sanitary sewer manhole that was discharging behind the shopping center located on the north side of the road in this vicinity .  The Department established an emergency pump - around across Cowan Boulevard , and the overflow is now relieved .  However , the emergency pumping requires the temporary closure of Cowan Boulevard , and work is ongoing to determine the source and extent of the failure in the sewer line .
    
   Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and repair work continues .
    
   Travel Impacts
   Travelers are advised to avoid this area if at all possible .
    
   Cowan Boulevard remains open from Emancipation Highway ( U . S . 1 ) west to the intersection with Hospital Drive .  Local traffic may also use Cowan Boulevard east from the intersection of Carl D . Silver Parkway to the intersection of Snowden Hills Boulevard .   
    
   The access to Cowan Boulevard from Carriage Lane in the Residences at Belmont Apartments is completely closed , and those residents are advised to utilize the Belmont Place / Hospital Drive intersection . Residents of Snowden Hills and the Evergreens may continue to access their residences from the Carl D . Silver Parkway / Cowan Boulevard intersection .
    
   Through travelers may utilize Mary Washington Boulevard , Fall Hill Avenue , and State Route 3 as alternate routes .
    
                            
   

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