North Phoenix water main break could impact traffic for days
Jan 11, 2019, 10:32 AM | Updated: 1:28 pm
PHOENIX — A water main break in north Phoenix could cause days of headaches for drivers, police announced Friday.
The break near Seventh Avenue and Deer Valley Road covered a large portion of the roadway during the early morning hours, completely blocking traffic.
Seventh Avenue is closed in both directions between Deer Valley Road and Melinda Lane.
This closure will remain in place for multiple days. Please plan your travel accordingly @StreetsPHX @PHXWater #PhxTraffic https://t.co/yKt2pz9fyQ
— Phoenix Police (@phoenixpolice) January 11, 2019
Sgt. Armando Carbajal said in an email that extensive damage from the break could cause sinkholes in the road, but added that he has not yet been informed of any.
There was no cause for the main break.
