NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Another water main break is flooding streets in Uptown New Orleans, the latest in a string of infrastructure failures across the city.
The break happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Willow and Audubon streets, according to officials.
Water could still be seen bubbling up from the roadway hours later, spreading across nearby streets and covering about a block surrounding the intersection.
Police have closed the intersection while crews respond to the flooding.
Officials say the flooding in the area could last at least a day while repairs are made.
The location sits in a college neighborhood, and neighbors told Fox 8 they were not surprised to see another major pipe failure.
Despite the flooding, Sewerage and Water Board officials do not currently expect a boil water advisory to be issued.
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The latest incident comes just days after a 48-inch water main break at Panola Street and South Carrollton Avenue flooded homes, vehicles and several blocks of an Uptown neighborhood. That rupture also triggered a boil water advisory covering large parts of the East Bank.
City Council members have recently pressed the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for answers as leaks and water main failures continue appearing across multiple neighborhoods.
The city’s water system spans roughly 1,600 miles of lines, with 34% of pipes more than 100 years old, according to the utility.
Officials say repairs and long-term upgrades will require significant funding and could take years to complete.
Residents looking for updates on the latest water main break can visit swbno.org for additional information.
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