Crews respond after ‘major’ water main break floods roads in Metairie

Crews responded Sunday afternoon to a “major” water main break that flooded roads and cut water pressure in Metairie, according to Jefferson Parish officials.

Jefferson Parish Council member Hans Liljeberg said a 16-inch line that burst on Farnham Place caused flooding in the area but had been isolated by Public Works crews at around 5 p.m. Repairs were estimated to take roughly six hours, Liljeberg said.

At-Large Council member Jennifer Van Vrancken shared video footage of the leak to social media, showing portions of Farnham Place and surrounding sidewalks overflowing with water…

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