JUNE 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Montrose
Office of the City Manager
433 South First Street
Montrose, CO 81401

Contact: William Woody, Public Information Officer
970.240.1439 | william@visitmontrose.com | www.cityofmontrose.org

Waterline Break Impacts Traffic On Main Street

Montrose, CO — A water line break at the intersection of Main Street and Cedar Street has diverted westbound traffic on Main Street into one lane while repairs are completed. The break occurred Friday evening.

According to the City of Montrose Utilities Manager David Bries, the roadway at the intersection was severely damaged from the water line rupture.

City staff will be meeting with representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on Monday, June 15, to evaluate waterline replacement/repair options and to determine the extent of street repairs needed. Westbound traffic will remain condensed to one lane while repairs are complete.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

For more city news visit: CityofMontrose.org.

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About the City of Montrose

For information, visit CityofMontrose.org. Follow the city on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofmontroseco) and Twitter (@montrosegov). City Hall is located in downtown Montrose at 433 South First Street and may be reached at 970-240-1400. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Waterline Break Impacts Traffic On Main Street

The roadway at the intersection of Main Street and Cedar Street was severely damaged from a waterline rupture that occurred Friday evening.