Updated: Lexington road reopens after a water main break causes flooding
A water main break forced officials to close a portion of Old Paris Road in Lexington, according to police.
The road reopened Sunday morning after repairs were completed around 5:30 a.m., according to Kentucky American Water. Lexington police received a call around 7 p.m. Saturday that Kentucky American Water was dealing with a water main break on Old Paris Road which was causing flooding. Police responded and closed Old Paris Road from Beverly Avenue to Laclede Avenue, Lt. Dan Burnett said.
The initial report to police indicated that at least one home needed to be evacuated because of flooding, Burnett said.
Kentucky American Water placed patches on the road where damage occurred due to the break, according to a company spokesperson. Permanent repairs would be done at a later time.
This story was originally published November 21, 2021 at 11:14 AM.