Traffic and water disrupted on 1st Street NW

A section of 1st Street NW, between 6th Ave NW and 7th Ave NW, has been temporarily closed to traffic following an emergency watermain break early this morning.

Residents in the immediate area are also experiencing a temporary disruption in water service as city crews complete the urgent repairs.

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City officials hope to restore services and have the road reopened by the end of the day

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes during this unexpected disruption.