A 16-inch water main on Rutherford Avenue inbound in Charlestown broke overnight, according to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

The break took place near 500 Rutherford Ave., Boston Water and Sewer Commission spokesman Stephen Mulloney said. That’s in front of Hood Park, on the site of the old Hood plant, and it’s near Bunker Hill Community College.

By 6:58 a.m. the Boston Water and Sewer Commission reported that the water main break was under control and crews were on scene making repairs. All lanes on Rutherford Avenue inbound remained closed, BWSC officials said, and traffic will be affected throughout the day. Traffic was heavier than normal heading through Sullivan Square around 7 a.m., according to a Globe reporter.


Map: Site of Charlestown water main break

There was also a water main break early Tuesday on Route 9 eastbound in Wellesley. Wellelsey police reported that the right lane was closed for some time, and there was “limited access” from Route 9 eastbound to Route 128 southbound.

By 7:10 a.m. Wellesley police reported that the road was “fully opened” but there were still “major delays” on Route 9 eastbound.

#WPD Rt. 9 east update: Road is now fully opened to 2 lanes and ramp to Rt 95 south is open. Major delays Rt 9 eastbound (back to Rt 16) — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) September 12, 2017

Traffic Alert Rt 9 East: Water main break just prior to Rt 95/128, right lane may be closed thru AM commute, seek Alt route. — Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) September 12, 2017

Sean Smyth can be reached at sean.smyth@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @smythsays.