x
Breaking News
More () »

Macon Water Authority: Log Cabin Drive bridge to remain closed for repairs for next two and a half weeks

Macon Water Authority board member Bill Howell says a pipe busted Friday. Repairs will begin Tuesday.

MACON, Ga. — Macon Water Authority says it could be weeks before part of Log Cabin Drive reopens. 

The authority says a pipe, 12 inches in diameter, broke Friday under a bridge on Log Cabin Drive. The bridge is about a half-mile north of the Log Cabin Drive and Mercer University Drive intersection.

Macon Water Authority board member Bill Howell says a crew will begin to repair the waterline and the damaged bridge on Tuesday, but it could take two and a half weeks to repair. 

He says the waterline was temporarily rerouted Friday afternoon, and water was restored to customers by 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

However, residents are reporting discolored water. 

Howell says that's expected. He says the water is safe, and no boil advisory is currently in effect.

WHAT OTHERS ARE READING:

'It feels great to do this kind of work': Double amputee veteran gets custom motorcycle

Second annual Juneteenth Cookout hosted in Fort Valley

Before You Leave, Check This Out