Early repairs have started at the site of a water main break in western Emporia.
Underground Utilities Supervisor Mike Dvorak tells KVOE News a 6 foot split developed in a main at Sixth and Sherman, causing water to flow into nearby drains at the intersection and a block east at Sixth and Wilson. The cause of the split is still undetermined. The pavement near the break site also fractured and heaved in several locations as a result.
The situation was first reported around 7 am. Dvorak says crews were working to find the exact source of the break. They also re-routed water to limit the offline time for affected customers. Water service has been fully restored along the affected area. Full repairs should be completed by Tuesday, motorists should be aware of condensed traffic in the area.
We’ll keep you updated on KVOE and KVOE.com.
8:15 am Monday: Water main break develops near Sixth and Sherman
Emporia Underground Utilities crews will have to put in some overtime this holiday weekend.
A water main break has developed near the intersection of Sixth and Sherman. This currently affects westbound traffic, with several pavement ruptures were noted on site by KVOE News and water covering the westbound outside lane shortly before 8 am.
Further details are pending, including the diameter of the water main affected, any resulting traffic detours and the area or number of customers affected.
We’ll keep you posted on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
{gallery}Sixth and Sherman Water Main Break May 2018{/gallery}
