Wauwatosa: Water main break and gas leak near 117th and Bluemound
Posted: Feb 27, 2021 1:43 PM CDT | Updated: Feb 27, 2021 3:44 PM CDT
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) --- Wauwatosa city officials said there was a water main break and gas leak near 117th and Bluemound Saturday, Feb. 27.
It happened around 1 p.m.
We Energies is handling the gas leak. Officials say a watermain may have ruptured and created a gas leak.
We Energies said they were able to stop the gas leak around 3:45 p.m. They will proceed with repairs.
Wauwatosa fire officials were also on scene for safety.
Officials said to expect traffic delays near the city.
Water main break and gas leak near 117th and Bluemound. @we_energies is handling gas leak. @tosafire is on scene for safety.
— Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (@WauwatosaWI) February 27, 2021
Expect traffic delays near the area.