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Ruptured water main snags traffic in downtown St. Charles; repairs could take a few days

(file photo) St. Charles public works is repairing a ruptured water main in on Cedar Street in the downtown area. Pictured, crews work on a previous water main break on Riverside Avenue.

By Joey Weslo

A water main has ruptured in the downtown area of St. Charles, backing up traffic while the city works on repairs.

The break in the pipes occurred on Cedar Street, just east of North Third Street downtown.

The city of St. Charles public works crew is repairing a ruptured water main in the downtown area.

The city of St. Charles public works crew is repairing a ruptured water main in the downtown area. (Photo Provided By The City of St. Charles)

Crews will begin repairing the water main starting around 7 p.m. Wednesday. The work is expected to continue until Friday afternoon.

Throughout the construction period, the roadway is expected to remain closed.

City officials said local parking lots will remain open during the repairs.

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Joey Weslo

Joey Weslo

Joey Weslo is a reporter for Shaw Local News Network