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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water main break continues to impact traffic at Speedway and Kolb

Both directions of traffic on Kolb Rd. closed north of Speedway

Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility says that traffic restrictions will "be in place until further notice."

By: Anne Simmons , Sean Newgent

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UPDATE 3:00 a.m. (Tuesday)

Both directions of Kolb road south of Speedway remain closed with traffic delays seen in and around all connecting streets.

The area remains congested with long, slow wait times from all directions at Speedway and Kolb.

One lane in each direction on Kolb, south of Speedway may open later today and ease some of the traffic issues. In the meantime, drivers are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes for their morning commute.

Water service has been restored to 99% of customers, but water pressure is spotty and will remain so until repairs are completed.

For all wondering, the Speedway & Kolb intersection will be closed tomorrow as well. We are working to get a couple of lanes going, but the 24 inch pipe burst causing an enormous hole.
— Paul Cunningham (@PaulTucson) December 13, 2022

UPDATE 3:44 p.m.

Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility says that traffic restrictions will "be in place until further notice."

TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
Due to a water line break at Kolb/Speedway intersection
- NB/SB Kolb is CLOSED to through travel
- NB on Kolb can turn right onto Speedway
- No left turns permitted
- Thru travel on EB/WB is open

Restrictions will be in place until further notice. @TucsonWater pic.twitter.com/S36ICn5T6o
— Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (@Tucson_DTM) December 12, 2022

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UPDATE 11:55 a.m.

Roadwork is continuing into the early afternoon at the intersection of East Speedway Boulevard and North Kolb Road.

Kolb is closed in both directions north of the intersection, and traffic on westbound Speedway and Northbound Kolb south of the intersection remain slow. If possible, drivers should find an alternate route.

Businesses in the shopping center at the southwest corner of the intersection tell KGUN 9 they are open. The Lowe's and Walmart at the intersection are also open.

Map: Google Maps

Crews at work Monday morning at Speedway and Kolb to repair a water main break.

Some businesses in the area remain closed but many have re-opened. Details https://t.co/2cjPi5lKQY pic.twitter.com/kbhR6yYrPe
— KGUN 9 On Your Side (@kgun9) December 12, 2022

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Crews with Tucson Water are working on repairing a water main break near the intersection of Speedway and Kolb on the city's east side.

Local businesses and residents were without water Monday morning until after 10:30 a.m. when service was restored.

Kolb and Speedway were congested for morning commuters.

Walmart at the intersection was closed while repairs were made.
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