TAMPA - City of Tampa crews arrived to remove the barricades blocking the intersection of West Gandy Blvd. and South Himes Ave. after a water main break occurred Thursday afternoon. Originally estimated to be completed by midday Saturday, city officials reopened lanes early this morning.
What You Need To Know
- A water main break shut down the intersection of West Gandy Blvd. near South Himes Ave. Thursday afternoon
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- Officials say the break was caused by a third party doing work for someone other than the city of Tampa
Officials say the break was caused by a third party doing work for someone other than the city of Tampa and the city worked to clean the debris and restore the road.
Himes Ave was closed between West Hawthorne Road and West Marlin Ave. West Gandy closed from South Dale Mabry Hwy to South Sherwood Ave.
Barricades are being removed now @BN9 pic.twitter.com/BMzwMsOYL6
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