City of Yakima crews are currently working on a water main break that occurred earlier today. As a result of the break, water service has been temporarily affected and traffic in the area near the break is being impacted.
The water main break occurred in the 1400 block Mead Avenue and water service has temporarily been shut off to customers on Mead between 14th and 15th Avenue.
Mead Avenue will be closed between 14th and 15th Avenue. Accommodations for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
Domestic water service and traffic in the affected area is expected to be restored in a few hours.
For more information about the water main break, contact Water Distribution Supervisor Emilio Lopez at 5675-6196.