City of Duluth utility operations crews are repairing a water main located at 1511 N 53rd Avenue W. Water is turned off on between N 53rd avenue W and Albion Street and Columbia Street to N Central Avenue. The duration of the repair is unknown at this time. Crews are working to repair the break and restore water service as quickly as possible.
City of Duluth Press Release: Crews are responding to a water main break on N 53rd Avenue W
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