WATCH: Massive Water Main Break Floods Santa Rita Streets

SAN ANGELO, TX – A massive water main break shut down a Santa Rita street on Wednesday morning. 

The main break was at the intersection of W Avenue D. and Washington.

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Water filled the streets from Ave D. down Paseo De Vaca and into their newly rebuilt runoff system. 

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A City of San Angelo Street Water Distribution crews are on scene shutting off the water but it is unclear at this time when the street will be repaired. 

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As for now avoid the area if possible.

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