Broken waterline causes Forest Park road collapse

Forest Park road collapses, washes out

A six-inch broken waterline caused a road to collapse in Forest Park, officials said.

FOREST PARK, Ga. - A broken waterline washed out part of a residential road in Forest Park on Monday, forcing officials to close the area and prepare for major repairs.

What we know:

The Forest Park Public Works Department told FOX 5 that the road collapsed at Longleaf Drive and Pine Creek Road after the six-inch waterline break washed it away.

A washed-out section of Longleaf Drive caused by a broken six-inch waterline forces road closure at the intersection of Pine Creek Road in Forest Park on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (FOX 5)

People who live nearby said they noticed an issue late Sunday night when their water pressure dropped. Then, on Monday, the road collapsed.  

Crews told FOX 5 the pipe burst due to age. 

What you can do:

The section of the road is completely gone, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area until further notice.

A washed-out section of Longleaf Drive caused by a broken six-inch waterline forces road closure at the intersection of Pine Creek Road in Forest Park on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (FOX 5)

What's next:

Crews responded Monday to assess the damage, but have decided to wait until Tuesday to begin major repairs. They listed the size of the repair as to why they were waiting.