Earlier today, a water main burst on the northeast side of San Antonio has led to the closure of a key on-ramp, causing traffic delays that have rippled throughout the area, local officials confirmed in statements obtained by KENS 5. The incident occurred around 6:14 a.m., shutting down the on-ramp due to the break on the I-35 Frontage North at I-410, with resultant traffic snarl stretching back to North New Braunfels Avenue.
According to details from KSAT, the water main break has led to emergency crews closing the ramp leading to Interstate 35 North from Loop 410 West near Windcrest, and the San Antonio Water System has been brought in to address the potential hazard of icy roads as water spills on the cold streets, the backed-up traffic on northbound Interstate 35 access road is now past Walzem Road, as seen on traffic cameras.
Motorists traveling through the area have been advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes, as delays are expected to continue while the rupture is being managed. Officials have not yet provided an estimated time for the completion of repairs or when normal traffic flow will resume.
Local authorities and the San Antonio Water System are working closely to contain the spillage and repair the broken water main, with the primary goal of re-opening the ramp as promptly as safety measures allow, while they tackle the water main break; drivers must cope with the inconvenience, forming an extended line of impeded vehicles that are struggling to navigate through the unexpected disruption of their morning commutes.
