Crews responding to water main break that shut down Lemay Avenue on June 11

• A water main break on Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins has closed a section of the road between Harmony and Horsetooth roads and may cause water outages.
• Repairs are expected to last into the evening but could continue into June 12.
• Traffic is being detoured to Timberline Road, and some residents may experience water pressure issues or discolored water.

A section of Lemay Avenue is closed the afternoon of June 11 due to a water main break.

Crews responded around noon to a water main break at Lemay Avenue and Breakwater Drive, according to a Facebook post from City of Fort Collins Utilities. Repair work is expected to continue into late in the evening or overnight into June 12, according to the post.

Lemay Avenue is completely closed between Harbor Walk Drive/Ticonderoga Drive and Whalers Way/Wheaton Drive, according to the post, affecting traffic on Lemay Avenue between Horsetooth and Harmony roads.

Traffic is being detoured on to Timberline Road.

Some Fort Collins utility customers in the area may experience a water outage or an impact to water pressure while the water main is being repaired, according to the post.

Customers may also experience cloudy or discolored water for a short time. Discolored water is not harmful and is safe to use on plants and grass, but it may stain laundry, according to the post. If you experience cloudy or discolored water, the city recommends you:

• Wait until the nearby work is complete.
• Remove faucet aerators or filters.
• Run the water cold for 10-15 minutes (though it often clears within few minutes). If you notice improvements, continue running the water for a few more minutes or until it is clear. If it is not improving, turn off the water and repeat this in 30 minutes. If your water still doesn’t clear, call 970-221-6700 to report your issue.

Customers can also visit the city website for updates on service interruptions.