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A water main break in the area north of the Cégep, near Cité-des-Jeunes and Hautes-Plaines, disrupted traffic and the water supply Thursday morning.
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Published at 9:37 a.m. EDT
A water main break at 600 boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, in the Hull sector, disrupted traffic and the water supply Thursday morning in Gatineau.
The water main break occurred on Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, between Boulevard Riel and Rue du Plein-Air.
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Work is in progress.
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One lane is closed on Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes and traffic is alternating between Boulevard Riel and Rue du Plein-Air. Flaggers are on site, indicates the City in a press release.
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Due to the water main break, a water interruption may be observed in the area. Some 7,000 people are affected. Affected residents will be informed if a preventive boil water notice is issued, specifies the Municipality.
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The City has not explained how this water main break occurred.
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The City of Gatineau indicates that work is underway to restore the situation as quickly as possible. However, she did not explain how this water main break occurred.
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