Water Main Break Reported in Uptown

Water still rising from broken 30-inch main in Uptown

Sewerage and Water Board says shutoff valve is also broken; public plan expected next week

Uptown New Orleans hit by second water-main rupture in a week; aging pipes blamed

Officials say the pipe at Audubon and Willow is expected to be repaired within 48 hours as crews wait for specialized equipment needed for the fix.

Water main break reported in Uptown

A water main break was reported near Audubon Street and Willow Street on Thursday, March 12, according to NOLA Ready.

Willow Street flooded following water main break near Tulane’s campus

Willow and Audubon Streets are flooded with several inches of water after a 30-inch water main broke right by Tulane University’s Uptown campus on Thursday afternoon. Water depth reached 8 inches in the area closest to the break. Flooding is expected to continue for 24 to 36 hours until a temporary valve can be installed,... The post Willow Street flooded following water main break near Tulane’s campus appeared first on The Tulane Hullabaloo.