Water line break snarling traffic in downtown Bradenton. Avoid this street, cops say

The Bradenton Police Department has closed the northbound lanes of 14th Street West as a result of a water mainline break.

Police announced the closure of the lanes in the 2000 block of 14th Street West at about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday.

“There is a possible water main break at the 2000 blk of 14th St. W. Northbound lanes are closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes,” the agency announced on Twitter.

The city of Bradenton’s public works crews are on scene attempting to determine the cause.

According to Jeannie Roberts, the city’s communications coordinator, crews have found a crack in a 6-inch water main.

Roberts initially said crews would have to cut out a small length of pipe to make the repairs but after further assessment, repairs will be able to be made without making the cut. Roberts said the pipe repairs could be completed soon. Repairing the damaged road will take more time but should be completed by the end of the day.

This story will be updated.

This story was originally published April 13, 2021 at 8:31 AM.