Emporia Public Works crews continue to make repairs on a water main break near 6th and Sunnyslope.
Underground Utilities Supervisor Mike Dvorak reported around 11 a.m. Monday that an eight-inch split had developed in the same line that popped at 6th and Sherman last week. Traffic was slowed, especially in the eastbound lanes of 6th Ave. near the Sunnyslope intersection. Extra valves were shut off during repairs. It is unclear how many customers were affected. Crews have since cut out and replaced the pipe.
Repairs will continue through Tuesday and traffic may be slowed in that vicinity so motorists should exercise caution when traveling in the area. Dvorak tells KVOE News he hopes for the street to be fully repaired by the end of the week.
11:30 a.m. Monday
Emporia Public Works crews continue to assess a water main break affecting the area of 6th and Sunnyslope.
The break was first noted early Monday morning. Emporia Underground Utilities Supervisor Mike Dvorak says an eight-inch split has developed in the same line that popped at 6th and Sherman last week. Extra valves are having to be shut off and it’s unclear how many people are being affected. Traffic also is being slowed, especially in the eastbound lanes of 6th Ave. near the Sunnyslope intersection.
On Sunday, crews also made quick work of another break in that same area, near 7th and Garfield following a 60 inch split on a six-inch line.
9:30 a.m. Monday
Emporia Public Works crews are tending to a water main break affecting the area of 6th and Sunnyslope.
Crews say it is the same line that popped at 6th and Sherman last week. Traffic is being slowed, especially in the eastbound lanes of 6th Ave. near the Sunnyslope intersection. It is unclear how many customers may be offline. Additional details are pending.
On Sunday, crews also made quick work of another break near 7th and Garfield following a 60 inch split on a six-inch line.
Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
