UPDATE: Water main repairs continue on Tucson’s east side; extended road closure expected

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A water-main break on Tucson’s east side on Monday, Dec. 12, resulted in a street closure that is expected to last up to three weeks.

Tucson Water said on Wednesday, Dec. 14, that crews expect to complete and test repairs by the weekend.

WATER MAIN BREAK: Lots of slowdown near Speedway & Kolb in #Tucson. There are reports of a water main break in the area. Tucson water says there is an unplanned outage & crews are repairing the break. pic.twitter.com/0hVMyhZ49H
— Angelica Carrillo (@acarrillonews) December 12, 2022

North Kolb Road is closed between East Speedway Boulevard and North Sabino Canyon Road, according to the RTA.

According to a Tucson Water spokesperson, a leak was found in a 24-inch wide main.

Tucson Water estimates the road will be closed for three weeks.

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