CLT Water Crews Finish Repairs On Multiple Water Main Breaks In Uptown

May 3, 2018

Justin Pryor,

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Officials say repairs to several water main breaks in Uptown have been completed. E. 9th Street near N. Tryon Street is now back open.

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Several areas throughout the center City are blocked this afternoon as Charlotte Water crews work to repair several water main breaks.

Officials say the leaks started as a result of repair work being done to two separate 54-inch pipes at Moorehead Road and Rozzelles Ferry Road. According to CLT Water, when the pipes are shut off for repairs and then turned back on, leaks can appear in other locations due to temporary changes in pressure and flow.

CLTWater crews are currently working to control and repair water main breaks in the center City area which are likely related to the fluctuation of flow and pressure by nearby large-size pipe repairs. pic.twitter.com/EqGoADFwDX

— Charlotte Water (@CLTWater) May 3, 2018

The outbreak of leaks across the center City area today are likely due to this fluctuation, officials say.

North Tryon Street at East 9th Street Update – One outbound lane of North Tryon closed for evening rush hour at 9th Street. #clttraffic

— Charlotte Water (@CLTWater) May 3, 2018

Drivers should avoid areas areas around E. 9th and N. Caldwell, as well as 8th and Caldwell and 8th and Davidson. Officials say there is no definite timetable on how long the repairs will take, or the extent of customer outages at this time.

Anyone who loses water service temporarily may experience cloudy or discolored water when the service returns. Officials say running the cold water tap for 10-15 minutes should clear up any discoloration.