Water main break in roadway

The 8-inch water main under the central drive in the community burst on February 7, 2021 in the areas near 5130-32 Westgrove.

8:07 PM The water main break was reported to the City of Dallas emergency services. Updates reported here. Service report #50512227.

8:53 PM Main entry gates were opened. Red flashing light placed at entry to help emergency vehicles locate area of leak.

9:12 PM Dallas Water emergency dispatch on site. Construction scheduled for 11 PM to 5 AM. Water will be turned off for the north half of the community during this time.

11:40 PM While the damage initially appeared to be under the brick pavers, concrete had to be excavated and hauled off.

2:11 AM The broken pipe was located and removed. A new section was cut and attached.

A dump truck with fill dirt and a cement mixer queued up to patch the hole. The sand base under the brick pavers was washed out by the leak water.

6:21 AM Temporary patch in place. Water service turned back on. Gates closed.

9:40 AM Dangerous roadway / pedestrian conditions reported to City of Dallas. Service #50512291.

3:30 PM Alfonso (brick layer) cleans construction area so that there is one clean passable lane.

Owners south of 5130 are encouraged to use the south entrance/exit. Owners north of 5130 are encouraged to use the north entrance/exit. The area is a mud/clay swamp with jagged and broken bricks underneath the mud.