UPDATE 1PM:
All lanes of traffic at 35th and Exposition BLVD in West Austin have been shut down by Austin’s Transportation department as Austin Water Utility crews repair a large broken water main. Police ask that you avoid the area. No word on how long repairs will take.
Incident at Exposition & 35th st has ALL LANES CLOSED. Avoid the area if possible. #ATXTraffic pic.twitter.com/1MZx5x2lVH
— ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) September 5, 2019
ORIGINAL 12:15PM
Austin Police are asking you to avoid the area around Exposition Blvd and 35th Street in West Austin as Austin Water Utility crews are working to repair a large broken water main. No word on how long repairs will take.
Major water main break reported at 35th and Exposition Blvd. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes. @AustinWater is on scene. #ATXTraffic #19-2480798.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) September 5, 2019
(Photo:Austin Transportation Department twitter)