Initial repairs are finished at the site of Emporia’s latest water main break.
The break developed on a 12-inch line underneath West 12th between Lawrence and Walnut. Reports started coming in around 6:30 pm, and it took several hours to get the line repaired.
The resulting cutout has forced Public Works to close 12th Avenue eastbound between Walnut and Washington a block to the east. It could be several days before the cutout is repaved.
It’s the latest notable water main break for the city, with breaks at 15th and Chestnut and Graphic Arts at US Highway 50 on Tuesday as well as Oak near Ninth on Thursday.
7 pm Friday: Emporia’s latest water main break underway on 12th near Lawrence
Another day, another water main break in Emporia.
It isn’t actually that way, but Emporia’s recent spate of waterline issues continued Friday with a break on a 12-inch line underneath West 12th near Lawrence. The break was reported around 6:30 pm.
Emporia Public Works is assessing the situation with repairs coming. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
