ScreenshotThe timing could hardly be worse for Old Orchard Beach businesses. According to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, the break occurred on West Grand Avenue near the Mount Royal Motel, prompting officials to immediately close the roadway to through traffic from Old Orchard Street. Police said vehicles are being diverted at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, with only local business traffic permitted beyond the closure. The closure comes during the height of Old Orchard Beach’s tourism season, when restaurants, hotels, shops, and attractions rely heavily on Thursday evenings to generate revenue. Town officials have not yet released an estimated timeline for completing repairs or fully reopening West Grand Avenue.