Water Main Break Causes Major Flooding and Business Disruption Near Washington Corridor

Water Main Break and Flooding

• 💧 A major water main break occurred near the Washington Corridor, causing significant street flooding.
• ⚠️ Crews worked throughout the day to repair the break and have been working to cover the excavated area.
• 🚧 The road remains muddy due to the break and recent rain, with crews clearing it for temporary restoration.

Impact on Local Businesses

• ☕ Alex Motum, owner of Lavita Cofe Burger Vibes, reported significant financial losses due to the disruption.
• 💸 The business experienced a loss of a full day of revenue, impacting one of their busier days of the week.
• 🔌 Power was shut off for hours, and the business had to close unexpectedly after briefly opening.

Responsibility and Restoration

• ❓ Business owners are seeking answers and responsibility for the lost revenue, but agencies are not immediately taking ownership.
• 🏗️ Public Works has completed temporary repairs, with full restoration planned for a later date.
• 📍 The water main break was reportedly caused by a contractor hitting it while installing a utility pole.
• 📞 Centerpoint stated their crew discovered the leak and alerted Public Works, not the other way around.