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• Water out for some Colorado Springs Utilities customers

  November 24, 2012 12:11 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities says they're working to repair a busted water main in 2400 block of W. Kiowa Saturday morning. CSU says 70 customers are without water service. Crews are working on the problem. They hope to restore all water service by 3 - 5 p.m. more »

• Water main break near Patrick Henry ES affects student pickup

  January 25, 2012 3:17 PM

  There is a water main break on Lehmberg Blvd., right in front of Patrick Henry Elementary School, which will affect the afternoon traffic for student pick up. Colorado Springs Utilities is working on getting it repaired, and is helping with traffic control barricades. School District 11 spokeswoman Devra... more »

• Water main break causing issues in Colorado Springs

  January 21, 2012 11:43 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities is reporting a water main break on N. Chestnut St., off of Garden of the Gods Road. They say part of Chestnut (south of Garden of the Gods Road) is closed. Eastbound Garden of the Gods Road will have lane restrictions during repairs, so traffic might back... more »

• Update: Water main break repaired in Pueblo, road still closed

  January 11, 2012 5:37 PM

  The water main break at 6th Street in Pueblo has been repaired, but the Board of Waterworks says the road remains closed Drivers should be aware that 6th Street will be closed during this evening's commute and probably for tomorrow morning's commute, as well. It is expected that 6th... more »

• Water main break closes road

  December 3, 2011 7:40 AM

  E. Pikes Peak Avenue at and around Farragut is closed and will probably be closed through today to repair a water main break. The pipe burst around 4 this morning. more »

• Water coming back on, road still closed

  November 4, 2011 11:38 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities says water has been restored to about 95% of customers impacted by the Uintah Street emergency water main replacement project. According to their post on Facebook, the remaining five percent should have service restored within the next hour. The old pipe removed from the system... more »

• Water main work shuts off water

  November 4, 2011 6:09 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities crews are replacing a section of a water main on Uintah Street, between Cedar and Institute. According to their Facebook page, repairs are expected to be complete late tonight. Water service should be restored to the 120 affected customers by midnight. The affected portion... more »

• Update: East side neighborhood still without water

  September 5, 2011 7:07 PM

  Residents of an eastside Colorado Springs neighborhood will still be without water for several hours after a large water main break caused some big problems Monday afternoon. It happened around noon in a cul-de-sac at the corner of Murray and Darwin. Streets split as gallons upon gallons of water... more »

• Water main break on Westend Ave.

  September 1, 2011 8:07 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities is working a water main break on Westend Ave. That's the southwest part of Colorado Springs. Right now, 27 customers are without water. They say it will take a few hours to get it fixed. more »

• Town of Aguilar on water rationing till Sunday

  August 11, 2011 5:45 PM

  Aguilar Mayor, Ellen Larson spoke with News First 5 and wanted to make sure that residents know to be mindful and not waste water for the next couple of days. Due to three major water main breaks , the local reservoir which supplies water to the town was emptied. According... more »

• Water main break in Security

  August 3, 2011 8:36 AM

  We want to let you know there is a water main break at Grinnell and Crawford in Security at this hour. Crews are working to fix that right now. That is in a residential area - so there aren't any major traffic problems to report at this time. more »

• One lane open on Carefree after water main break

  March 30, 2011 7:11 PM

  One lane has reopened on South Carefree Circle at Teardrop in Colorado Springs after a water main break. CSU says it's very narrow and slow-going in the area---so you should still avoid it if you can. Work should be complete later this evening. more »

• 30 people without water due to main break

  March 30, 2011 3:07 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities says 30 people are without water due to a water main break at South Carefree Circle and Teardrop. Eastbound Carefree Circle will be closed through the afternoon drive for repair work. Avoid the area if you can. more »

• Water main break fixed, but road repair continues

  March 25, 2011 6:22 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities says a water main break on Union near Ranch Road has been repaired, but the road is still being patched up. The break in the 8 inch line happened before the morning commute. The road repair likely won't be finished until 8 p.m. One lane is... more »

• Water main break: traffic moving again

  January 28, 2011 3:43 PM

  Traffic is moving again at Highway 50 and Elizabeth in Pueblo after a water main break. Elizabeth was closed northbound from Highway 50 to 29th street. One lane is now open. However, it is still slow-going---avoid the area if you can. more »

• Water main break near Jetwing

  January 26, 2011 7:30 PM

  A water main problem on Eddington Way shut down traffic this afternoon. Houses in the 2000 block of Eddington Way still had water, but the street was shut down. more »

• Water main break at Platte and Boulder fixed

  October 20, 2010 1:48 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities fixed a water main at Platte and Boulder. Platte is still down to one lane westbound, and Boulder is closed at that intersection for clean-up. Springs Utilities says the intersection will be back to normal by 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning. more »

• Tejon back open after water main break

  October 8, 2010 12:30 PM

  All lanes are back open on S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs. Two lanes were closed earlier today at the 1600 block because of a water main break. more »

• El Paso County Health Department closed

  October 4, 2010 6:28 PM

  The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment is closed for the rest of the day due to a water main break. The water was shut off to the building, so the offices located at 301 and 305 S. Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs were closed just before... more »

• Garden of the Gods Rd. reopens

  September 22, 2010 4:57 PM

  Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs is completely reopened. A water main break had forced the rerouting of traffic from the westbound to eastbound lanes between Forge and Elkton, impacting rush hour traffic both Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Repairs are now complete. more »

• Health Department reopens after water emergency

  September 21, 2010 10:09 AM

  The El Paso County Health Department reopened Tuesday morning at 7 am and will remain open during its regular hours until 6 pm. It closed Monday after a water main break shut down water to the building. The water main was repaired. The Health Department is located at 301... more »

• Health Department closed due to water main break

  September 20, 2010 5:03 PM

  The El Paso County Health Department closed half way through the day Monday, due to a water main break. The building is located at 301 and 305 S. Union Blvd. The reason for the closure: no clean water for handwashing or restrooms. WIC clinics held at other locations... more »

• Water main break closes westbound Uintah

  January 26, 2010 10:30 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has shut down westbound Uintah Avenue between Cascade Avenue and Glen Avenue because of a water main break. Eastbound Uintah Avenue has one lane open. Crews expect to have the street open again by 11 p.m. Tuesday. more »

• Academy Blvd. water main break

  January 13, 2010 5:27 PM

  SB North Academy Boulevard at Meadowland is down to one lane because of a water main break. Lane restrictions are expected to be in effect until tomorrow morning--so make alternate plans for your commute. Colorado Springs Utilities will work through the night fixing the main. Then the streets department... more »

• Another water main break in Colorado Springs

  December 16, 2009 6:33 PM

  Utility crews are working on the latest water main break in Colorado Springs. This one happened Wednesday afternoon on north Carefree Circle at Picturesque Drive. Colorado Springs Utilities says both eastbound and westbound lanes of Carefree are closed to through traffic between Inspiration and Picturesque. They will remain closed... more »

• Garden of the Gods repairs to last until late tonight

  December 16, 2009 12:42 PM

  A water main break that's been causing traffic hassles since Tuesday evening is going to last through late Wednesday night, according to Colorado Springs Utilities. The turn lanes both eastbound and westbound are closed, along with the inside lanes. The break is at Garden of the Gods and Forge... more »

• Water main break & your morning drive

  December 15, 2009 10:07 PM

  Crews from Colorado Springs Utilities are still working to repair a water main break at Garden of the Gods and Forge Road. The morning rush hour will be impacted. The turn lanes both eastbound and westbound will be closed, along with the inside lane. There could be big backups... more »