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Contractor Accidentally Breaks Water Main While Installing Utility Pole in Houston

KHOU 11April 7, 20251 min948 views
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Water Main Break in Houston Heights

  • 💧 A contractor, not working for the city, accidentally hit a water main while installing a utility pole.
  • ⚠️ The incident occurred overnight, causing water to gush into the streets for hours.

Impact on the Area

  • 🚗 The flooding significantly impacted traffic, making the intersection of Yale and Center Street impassable.
  • 🚶‍♀️ Residents expressed concern about their ability to get to work, with one woman worried about reaching her patients.

Repair Efforts

  • 🛠️ Houston Public Works crews are on-site inspecting and working to repair the damaged water main.
  • 🌧️ The repair process is expected to take several hours and could be further slowed by ongoing rain.
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