Water main leak prompts road closure, water shut offs, boil water advisory in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A major water main leak that occurred Wednesday evening in Battle Creek has caused a temporary road closure, temporary water shut offs, and a boil water advisory, according to city officials.

While crews work to repair the leak, which happened in the Urbandale neighborhood, the city said a temporary water shut off is in place along:

• Cedar Avenue North from Kellogg Street to Morgan Avenue West
• Morgan Avenue West from Cedar Avenue North to Broadway Boulevard
• Taylor Avenue from Cedar Avenue North to Mason Avenue North

Because of the severity of the leak, the water main was shut off without notice, according to officials.

A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for the following areas:

• Cedar Avenue North between Kellogg Street and Morgan Avenue West
• Morgan Avenue West between Cedar Avenue North and Broadway Boulevard

Additionally, the intersection of Cedar Avenue North and Taylor Avenue is also closed until further notice, according to officials, who say that no vehicles will be able to get through while repairs are being done.

City water crews will work overnight and into Thursday, with the city providing updates as more information becomes available.

More information regarding the boil water advisory can be found on the city’s website.

At this time, it is not known what caused the water main leak.