An early morning water main break caused significant flooding this morning. City crews will be working on it this afternoon in the same location.

A large water main break occurred this morning on Dawson Road North between Marion Street and Lagimodiere Boulevard. The break caused a complete closure of Marion.

While crews work on the water main this afternoon, all lanes should remain open on Marion between Dawson and Lagimodiere, as well as on Dawson between Marion and Lagimodiere. Crews will be on site making the repairs, so drivers should keep an eye out for them.

The City wants to let residents in the area know that they may see discoloured water because of the break. If your water is discoloured, you should:

  • turn on a cold water tap and let it run for a few minutes. Bathtub taps are best for this as they do not trap sediment.
  • catch some water in a light-coloured cup to check if it's discoloured.

Water should clear up in less than three hours. If it doesn't, the City asks you to call 311.