A water main broke at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of Gunson Street, temporarily closing the block off from traffic.
East Lansing Director of Public Works Todd Sneathen said he did not know the exact time the main was fixed, but by 7:30 p.m. it was fully repaired, and the street was reopened.
Sneathen said it is a fairly common occurrence for these type of water mains to break during the winter months.
“When the ground freezes, it moves, which in turn moves the pipe,” he said. “The water main can move a little, but if it isn’t strong, it can break.”
The pipe had to be dug up in order for it to be clamped off, and that is why traffic was restricted, Sneathen said.
The water for the surrounding area was able to continue running throughout the day.
Sneathen said after these repairs are made, there might be some redness in the water, and he said any residents who notice this should let their water run for a few minutes and wait for it to clear before using it.
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