Updated 2:31 p.m.–
A section of Mariposa Avenue has been closed after Citrus Heights Water District crews tore a large hole in the pavement to allow for an emergency repair on a water main that broke at the intersection of Cook Lane, near Old Auburn Road.
By 11 a.m., crews had uncovered the damaged water line, buried several feet under the intersection — and had hauled off several truck loads of dirt and broken up pavement.
A foreman on scene said he expects repairs to be finished by 5 p.m. Thursday, and will re-open Mariposa Avenue after the access hole in the intersection is patched and dried. He was unsure how many homes were affected by the breakage, but said water was turned back on by noon, Thursday.
A water district spokesperson said the District has been exceptionally busy the past few days and confirmed crews were working at the scene, but had no further information available.
Due to the road closure, it is recommended to avoid the portion of Mariposa between Old Auburn and Antelope Road.
*Update: Mariposa Avenue is now open.
