East St. between Gloucester St. and Channing St. will be closed on Wednesday, February 28th beginning at 7:30 am. The Methuen Water Department needs to repair a pipe on East St. by Dexter St. (in the middle of the roadway). Traffic will be detoured Channing St. to Oak St. to Gloucester St. Detail officers will be on scene to assist motorists around the detour. Please avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes during the daytime hours tomorrow.