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This story was updated at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 26.
SAWS crews have remained on-site since early Monday morning to replace approximately 15 feet of a 24-inch water main that ruptured overnight from Sunday going into Monday, Nov. 24.
Broadway is still closed. Traffic is being diverted to Alamo Street.
In a Facebook post, SAWS reported that both directions of Broadway (at Grayson) remain closed to ensure safe access for construction equipment and removal of dirt/debris.
They expect repairs to be completed —and roadways reopened—later this evening.
Final asphalt restoration may be completed at a later date.
They attributed this break to a trend linked to the ongoing six-year drought, which has contributed to increased water main failures from the summer months through to the fall.
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) reported a 24-inch water main break that caused closures and issues just north of downtown this morning.
The break occurred overnight at Broadway St., north of Josephine. Broadway is currently closed between East Grayson St. and East Josephine St.
A SAWS outage map lists the issue as a "priority 1" emergency, which causes property damage or water service outages.
Crews are onsite to repair the break, according to a SAWS Facebook post. Valves are being adjusted to minimize the effects of the break.
Residents are asked to avoid the area while crews are making repairs. Commuters can take Alamo St. as a detour.
This is a developing story.
