UPDATE: The water main repairs were completed around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

ORIGINAL INFORMATION: The following is a release from the city of South Bend

EMERGENCY WATER MAIN BREAK ON CITY’S NORTHWEST SIDE: REPAIR TO BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M.

Late last night, the City of South Bend Water Works Division reported a break in a 12-inch water main pipe on Lathrop Street west of Bendix Drive. Crews will begin the emergency repair at 10:00 a.m. today. The City anticipates commercial customers in the area will experience significant disruption in water pressure during this repair, which is estimated to take up to five hours. The westbound travel lane on Lathrop Street will be restricted during this repair but will remain open.

Customers should turn off all faucets until water is restored. Once the repair is made and water is restored, customers should run their water for 10 minutes or until water is clear.