City of Topeka crews repairing water main break at I-470, Burlingame Rd. - WIBW
City of Topeka crews repairing water main break at I-470, Burlingame Rd.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka crews are repairing a second water main break at I-470 and SW Burlingame Rd. in Topeka, Kan.
According to the City of Topeka officials, repair crews are onsite and are working to repair the water main.
Residents in the area will be without water service starting around 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. The water service will remain off until repairs have been completed.
City of Topeka relayed to 13 NEWS that this is the same area that experienced issues last week, stating that there were two more valves and an additional water main break found that needed repaired.
City of Topeka officials said there are approximately four residences and two businesses that will be impacted by the water shutoff. These residences are all located south of SW 37th St. and were notified by crews going door-to-door. Repair times will depend on how quickly the two valves can be installed, estimated between four to six hours, barring any unforeseen issues.
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