Several Calgary homes impacted by water main breaks as temperatures continue to plummet

Extreme cold snap leads to water main breaks Mark Villani reports on the traffic and water service disruptions as the severe weather has caused pipes to burst.

CALGARY — Dozens of homes in Calgary are currently without water as the frigid temperatures have caused pipes to burst.

As of Wednesday morning, the City of Calgary has reported four major water main breaks that are impacting service.

The major breaks include:

Water wagons have been set up at all locations to assist those impacted by service disruptions.

The city is encouraging Calgarians using water wagons to adopt the recommended safety measures including maintaining a distance of two metres from others, washing hands before and after taking water, and asking friends or neighbours to get water for you if you are under self-isolation.

There is no word from the city on when each repair will be completed.

Traffic disruptions 

Aside from delays expected within communities, the only major impact to traffic related to water main repair work is along 17 Avenue S.W.

Barricades have been set between Richmond Road and 19A St.S.W., with the eastbound lanes are completely shut down.

A detour is in place to go around the construction work and exit onto 17 Avenue via 19 Street, but delays are expected in the area and drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.