Repairs underway after broken water main in Albuquerque [Video]

Traffic disruptions continue after a water main break in northeast Albuquerque over the weekend leaving behind a carter in the ground on Morris Street blocking off both directions at the intersection of Gutierrez. Images show water shooting up in the sky Sunday on Morris, North of Montgomery. At one point, officials said an apartment complex and senior residence were without water for several hours, but it is now back on. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsWe’re also told one person has been displaced, and their service dog is still missing. The water caused a garage roof to collapse.David Morris, public affairs manager for the Water Authority, said the break was caused by an aging tap in the 16-inch transmission line — that’s the part where a house connects to the main line underground. He said the part is nearly 40 years old.”So over the course of time, …