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Water main break reported in northeast Rochester

KTTC News · last updated

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – According to Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), there is a large water main break in northeast Rochester, after it was struck by a contractor Wednesday afternoon.

RPU said customers in the impacted area can expect rusty or discolored water while the water main is still under repair. Parts of North Broadway may be without water entirely while crews repair the water main.

RPU encourages customers to limit water use if possible, and if needed, to use cold water only.

The break has closed N. Broadway Avenue between Elton Hills Drive and 16th Street, and traffic is being detoured via 17th Street NE, 2nd Avenue NE, and 16th Street NE in the meantime.

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