Crews in Hollywood work to repair large water main break
Crews in Hollywood are working to make repairs after a massive water main break led to service interruptions on Thursday night.
According to Hollywood officials, crews have been on scene working to make repairs in the area of Oklahoma Street and A1A, which is just north of Margaritaville.
Video recorded on Thursday night shows large amounts of water gushing from a large hole and sending rocks and debris flowing down the street.
"It was gushing," Gary Pafk said. "Water was gushing out of the middle of the street like geyser."
The water main break occurred around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night, and repair crews have been at the scene all night.
Water service was interrupted in the area, and that forced hotels to cancel guest reservations.
"We were in the airport, and we got a phone call," John McNee said "And it was from the hotel that we were staying at. They said 'We're sorry, but we're going to have to cancel your reservation. We don't have any water."
City of Hollywood officials said that the break occurred to a large, 12-inch waterline, and the cause is undetermined at this time.
A precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the nine impacted residential properties on A1A, city officials said.
"Those customers should not consume water without boiling it first until further notice," the city warned. "Bring all water for consumption to a boil and let it continue to boil for one minute. Only boiled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee and for food preparation."
Two southbound lanes of A1A and Oklahoma Street remain closed so crews could continue to work to make repairs, and roadway contractors are on standby to help with pavement repairs once the pipe is repaired.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.