Water service is temporarily shut down near 6135 Almon St. in Halifax. There is no estimate for restoration time.
Halifax Water crews are on-site performing an emergency watermain repair.
Customers in the area may experience discoloured water during the repair. It was recommended that customers run cold water until it runs clear in a public service announcement from Halifax Water.
Traffic control personnel have been dispatched to manage traffic flows, but motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes.