Fiber optic contractor hits water main in Avondale Estates

AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. — Customers in and around Avondale Estates experienced water service disruptions Friday, July 18, after a contractor installing fiber optic cable hit a water main.

“DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are currently on-site at 33 Covington Road due to a water main break caused by a CEI fiber optic contractor,” the announcement from the county says. “The specific main affected has not yet been identified. However, isolation of both the 16-inch and 36-inch water mains was necessary.”

There are traffic controls in place while the repairs are being made. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and expect delays.

“For more information, please contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-270-6243,” the announcement from the county says.

Bandwidth IG is undertaking a 170-mile expansion of its fiber network in the greater Atlanta area.

The company has contracted with CEI to install fiber in Avondale Estates along the entire U.S. 278/East College Avenue/North Avondale Road/Covington Highway corridor from Sams Crossing to Memorial Drive.

Bandwidth IG is undertaking a 170-mile expansion of its fiber network in the Greater Atlanta area.

The fiber optics project is one of three currently ongoing in Avondale Estates. The county is working on a major water main replacement project as the city is undertaking its own complete streets project, which includes a road diet.