Brewer’s North Main/State Intersection Has 2nd Water Main Break

Drivers in Brewer are advised to avoid the intersection between North Main and State Streets after a second water main break.

Brewer Had a Water Main Break Earlier in the Week on North Main Street

Earlier in the week, crews were called to the intersection next to the Circle K on North Main Street in Brewer for a water main break that had collapsed the pavement in the roadway. Since then, crews have been working to repair the break and get the pavement restored.

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Now, Brewer is Dealing With a Second Water Main Break in the Same Area

But, even as they were fixing the original break, a second large water main break has occurred at the same intersection. Traffic in the area is down to two lanes and moving slowly. Brewer Police are advising that people avoid the area until the repairs can be made, as traffic will be backed up.

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The Cause of the Breaks Have Not Been Released

There's no word, at this point, on whether the second break is related to the first.

We'll update this story as more details become available.