\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRepairs could take up to eight hours after officials said a water main break in Allegheny County left a gaping hole in the middle of a road on Wednesday. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was on the scene near Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street in the city of McKeesport, where part of the road caved in due to the break. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said an eight-inch water main break occurred in the area, with repairs estimated to take between six and eight hours. City officials said the road is closed between Lysle Boulevard and Sixth Avenue. Traffic on the 200 and 300 blocks of Fifth Avenue is also impacted.Watch video in the playfinder above Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Repairs could take up to eight hours after officials said a water main break in Allegheny County left a gaping hole in the middle of a road on Wednesday. <\/p>\n
Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was on the scene near Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street in the city of McKeesport, where part of the road caved in due to the break. <\/p>\n
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said an eight-inch water main break occurred in the area, with repairs estimated to take between six and eight hours. <\/p>\n
City officials said the road is closed between Lysle Boulevard and Sixth Avenue. Traffic on the 200 and 300 blocks of Fifth Avenue is also impacted.<\/p>\n
Watch video in the playfinder above <\/p>\n
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