Bayview Ave. south of the River Street exit is a mess this weekend and may be closed for several days as crews work to repair the rupture of a 117-year-old cast iron water main. There are reports that the flooding is causing what might be the beginning of a sinkhole. This all happened about 2.45 a.m. Friday north of Queen Street when the corroded pipe gave way and sent water rushing towards the Don River. Bayview is closed in both directions between River and King Street East because of the break and it’s not yet clear how long the closure will last. The break also triggered concerns that the gas company, Enbridge,. has large mains in the area. All digging is subject to careful assessment. Toronto Water said machinery would need to be brought in to excavate the broken water main. There is also inconvenience for some residents who will be without water.
