PINEVILLE, N.C. — Highway 51 has reopened following a water main break during Sunday’s ice storm.
The Pineville Police Department announced the closure between Downs Road and the South Carolina state line just before 6:30 a.m.
A thin layer of ice is forming on local roadways, officials said, and they encouraged extreme caution to motorists.
Officials asked residents for patience and discouraged travel unless necessary.
Pineville, North Carolina. Just took these off 51. There was a water main break earlier. Nearby power lines are weighed down by ice @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/Vzps1wKHvP
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) January 25, 2026
Charlotte Water has shut off a service line to the new development, but crews are no longer on scene as the line has yet to be turned over to the city, according to Pineville officials.
While it’s unclear when the developer will complete the necessary repairs, Charlotte Water says no residents will be affected by the water outage.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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