Water main break causes traffic delays

Posted Dec 7, 2013 12:18:58 PM.

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HALIFAX, N.S. – Halifax Water says about 100 homes in the Herring Cove area are without water after a pipe broke early today.

Spokesman James Campbell says the water main break on Herring Cove Road near Green Acres Road happened sometime before 5 a.m. and water was cut off soon after.

Campbell says it’s not known what caused the break.

He says crews are working to fix the issue and water service should be restored around 6 p.m.

The work is expected to hold up traffic.

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