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METAIRIE, La. — On Wednesday afternoon, a massive water main break prompted road closures on W. Napoleon Avenue.
And on Thuesday morning, water is still pouring out.
Jefferson Parish Officials sent the following alert shortly after the main burst:
“All eastbound lanes of W. Napoleon Avenue, between Clearview Parkway and Transcontinental Drive, are completely closed until further notice.”
According to the parish, heavy rains caused high pressures in a ‘temporarily patched’ main.
The 66-inch regional force main was apparently awaiting the necessary permanent repair components.
Drivers should avoid the area.
