Contractor causes water break in west Wichita

Water main break
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A water main break in west Wichita blocked traffic for a short time. It happened around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday on Ridge Rd., just south of Douglas.

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Water was spraying several feet into the air, but it didn't affect the water pressure in the area.  City crews were able to make repairs to a 12" main.  Officials determined that a contractor working in the area caused the break.

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