AUSTIN, Texas — There is a large hole in Riverside Drive after a water main broke. The hole is expected to create traffic issues for Downtown Austin commuters Thursday morning.
The hole, which appears to be about the size of a roadway lane, is located on Riverside Drive, just east of South Lamar Boulevard. The water main that was broken is 24 inches.
KVUE viewers started reaching out at around 7 p.m. Wednesday to report the problem. A KVUE crew filmed the massive hole overnight, where Austin Water crews have closed the road for repairs.
KVUE viewer Anthony Ferraro sent the following photo of the hole:
Officials told KVUE that Austin Water customers are not experiencing issues with their water as a result of the water main break. However, if you travel along the road, you'll want to consider an alternate route.
A supervisor for Thursday's work crew said it is not a sinkhole. The hole was created for crews to work in, considering the water main is large. A supervisor expects work to be completed Thursday.
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